Suspect Arrested for Rape, Kidnapping, Attempted Murder, and Other Charges. 
On July 7, 2020 at approximately 11:00 pm, Gilroy police officers responded to the 300 block of Welburn Avenue after a citizen reported hearing a male and female yelling under the bridge. Upon arrival, GPD officers heard a female yelling for help and observed a shirtless male run from the area. A female under the bridge reported she had been raped. Officers pursued the suspect and were quickly able to detain him.
The adult female victim reported the suspect had just forcibly kidnapped, raped, strangled, and beaten her under the bridge. The suspect was not known to the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and examination.
The suspect was arrested for numerous charges to include rape by force, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and attempted murder. The suspect was also found to be on active felony probation. He was subsequently booked into County Jail.
The suspect was identified as:
Mohammed Novbakhtian
DOB – 04/15/1988
Transient out of Santa Clara County
The Gilroy Police Department is grateful for the citizen who reported the incident and the outstanding response by our officers.
Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-846-0350
