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On 04/28/15, at approximately 6:00 PM, the Livermore Police Department received a report of a sexual assault which occurred on the Arroyo Trail near Arroyo Road. The victim is a 29 year old Livermore resident and is being treated for her injuries.

The ongoing investigation has revealed the following: The victim was walking alone in the area of the Arroyo Trail and Arroyo Rd. The victim was approached and grabbed from behind by a lone male suspect. The victim was sexually assaulted by the suspect. The suspect then fled the area. The suspect is described as possibly being a white male adult, early to mid 30s in age, with dark features (dark eyebrows, and unshaven) 5’-10” to 6’ tall weighing 180-190 lbs (stocky build), wearing a dark hooded long sleeve sweatshirt and dark colored baggy sweat pants. The suspect was described as being dirty and scruffy in appearance.

Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be provided. LPD will provide updates on this case when appropriate. LPD is asking that anyone who witnessed this incident, or has any information about this occurrence, to please contact the Livermore Police Department at 925-371-4777.

The Livermore Police Department has responded to at least three sexual assault calls that have occurred on the Arroyo Trail in south Livermore in the past three years.

In May 2012, a female was approached by a Hispanic male described as 5’ 6” 140 lbs who grabbed the victim and pulled her close to him. The suspect then grabbed an intimate part of the victim’s body before fleeing the scene.

In May 2013, a female was approached from behind by a Hispanic male 20-22 years of age described as 5’-7” to 5’-9” tall weighing about 160 to 180 lbs with long black hair slicked back into a ponytail. The suspect grabbed an intimate part of the victim’s body before fleeing the scene.

In August 2014, a female was walking on Murrieta Blvd near El Rancho Dr. when she was approached from behind by a suspect described as a Hispanic male 20-30 years of age about 6’ tall with a medium build. The Suspect grabbed the victim from behind and sexually battered the victim before fleeing.

It is unknown if these cases are related to the current sexual assault being investigated.

The Livermore Police Department routinely patrols the Arroyo Trails and will be providing additional extra patrols. Officers have invested considerable time working in the area of the trails contacting suspicious people, arranging for the cleanup of overgrown vegetation, painting over graffiti, and working with residents whose homes back up to the trails to ensure quality of life issues. The safety of people using the bike paths and trails in our community are very important to the Livermore Police Department.

The Livermore Police Department would like to provide some safety tips for our community members who are walking in Livermore.

Be alert and aware of what is occurring around you.

Don’t wear headphones covering both ears making it so you cannot hear what is occurring around you.

Be aware of your surroundings and avoid unlit locations and areas secluded from public view.

Walk with another person whenever possible.

Carry a cellular telephone. Program the direct phone number to LPD Dispatch into your phone, 925-371-4987.

Report suspicious persons and behavior to the police.