Police search for man who allegedly broke into Rocklin home, sexually assaulted woman

Police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s Rocklin home early Wednesday morning and sexually assaulted her, police said.

The victim called police at 6:46 a.m., right after the alleged assault, according to a news release from the Rocklin Police Department. Officers arrived on scene at Tamarack Drive and Sierra Meadows Drive, but the suspect had fled.

Police are looking for a person of interest who was seen in the area during the time of the reported crime, according to the release.

In a photo provided by the department, the person is wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a white drawing, gray shorts, knee-high black socks and Nike sneakers. He’s wearing a backpack and a gray snap-back hat backward and holding a canned drink.

Police encourage anyone with information to contact them at 916-625-5400.

This story was originally published July 31, 2019 at 8:12 PM.