Sketch released of Sonoma State sexual assault suspect

Sketch released of Sonoma sexual assault suspect

Police have released a sketch of the suspect wanted for an alleged sexual assault on the Sonoma State campus. The man wanted by police has a mole and acne on his left cheek and something resembling a freckle in his left eye.

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. - Sonoma State University police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last week on the Rohnert Park campus.

The attack happened in the early morning hours of Sept. 3 in the university-run housing complex known as Tuscany Village on the southeast side of campus, according to police.

Investigators described the attacker as being 19 to 22 years old, Hispanic or Latino with a medium to heavier build, about 6 feet tall, with black hair, olive complexion, and facial hair: a goatee and stubble.

Police also offered details on distinguishing features that they hoped would help identify the man.

"The subject was described as having a ‘reptile-like’ tattoo on his right forearm and a tattoo with at least the number ‘198’ on his left tricep," police said in a safety bulletin, adding, "Also, the subject is described as having an eye-freckle in his left eye, a mole next to his left nostril, and acne on the left side of his mouth toward the left cheek."

Police noted that the attacker was wearing black cargo-style pants and a T-shirt that had an image of a sunset on the front and back.

Anyone with information related to the case was urged to call the Sonoma State University Police Department at 707-664-4444.