April 7, 2007

Evergreen Area Police report

Sexual assault at Alum Rock Park
On April 1 at 4:07 p.m., a sexual assault occurred at Alum Rock Park in San Jose. The victim was walking the trails when she was approached from behind by the suspect. The suspect then hit the victim in the head with a rock. The victim tried to fight off the suspect and was threatened with a sharp weapon.

The suspect was a Hispanic male, 20-25 yrs old, 5’5” to 5’8”, 150 pounds and spoke English with a Spanish accent.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to call Detective Mark Mabanag of the San Jose Police Dept.’s Sexual Assault Unit at (408) 277-4102. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-STOP.

Sources: San Jose Police Department and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office