East Palo Alto Police Department are seeking the public's help in locating a 46-year-old East Palo Alto resident who is charged with entering a home and committing a sexual assault on June 3, according to a department press release.
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office filed charges and issued an arrest warrant for Juan Tapia Ortiz in the amount of $100,000 on June 13.
Ortiz is considered armed and dangerous, the press release stated. The police are instructing anyone who sees him to I not attempt to stop or contact him but rather immediately call East Palo Alto Police Department dispatch at 650-321-1112 or 9-1-1.
The dispatcher will need the following information: Ortiz's location; a detailed description of his appearance (clothing, facial hair, etc.); a description of his vehicle, if applicable, and whether or not he appears to be armed.
