UC Davis police arrest suspect in kidnapping attempt of woman in the campus arboretum
Campus police on Tuesday arrested a man suspected of grabbing a woman last week as she walked through the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden before she broke free and sought help.
The 44-year-old Davis man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment and assault with great bodily injury, UC Davis announced Wednesday in a news release.
Campus officials said the man arrested, who is not a UC Davis student or employee, was booked at the Yolo County Jail.
Jail records show the man arrested was booked at the jail at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and, as of Wednesday morning, had been released after posting bond. Lt. Don Harmon, a Yolo County Sheriff’s Office spokesman, confirmed the Davis man was released from custody Tuesday night after posting a $60,000 bail bond.
The reported assault occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Aug. 12. UC Davis officials said the woman was grabbed from behind while walking through the arboretum. She was able to break away from her captor, officials said.
Campus police responded but did not find the suspect. UC Davis officials said police identified the suspect using evidence, including video recordings.
About 5 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect surrendered himself at the UC Davis Police Department.
This story was originally published August 21, 2024 at 10:02 AM.
