Del Mar Fairgrounds Sexual Assault Suspect Sought

The alleged assault happened on Sept. 30 in a remote part of the fairgrounds

Deputies are searching for a suspect in connection with an alleged sexual assault that happened at the Del Mar Fairgrounds last month.

According to investigators, a female victim told deputies she met a man at the fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. on Sept. 30 while she was outside waiting for a taxi.

The victim said she walked with the suspect to a remote area of the fairgrounds where she was allegedly sexually assaulted by the man.

The victim reported the crime and now detectives are asking for the publicโ€™s assistance in identifying and locating the man above, whoโ€™s wanted for questioning in this case.

Detectives said the victim sustained minor injuries in the assault, but a weapon was not used.

The suspect is described as a white, heavy-set male, 20 to 25 years old and approximately 5-feet-10-inches tall. He has short brown hair and a goatee and was last seen wearing a grey shirt with the word โ€œNAVYโ€ printed across the front. He was also wearing eyeglasses.

Anyone with information on this person of interest is urged to contact the Sheriffโ€™s Department at (858) 565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
 

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