The SAPD is looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a teenager

In August of 2019, wanted suspect Alejandro Mendoza approached a 15-year-old female and attempted to sexually assault her. When the victim attempted to leave, Mendoza grabbed her and forced her into a room, where he again tried to sexually assault her.

On 01/03/2020, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office filed a warrant for the arrest of Mendoza for kidnapping and sexual assault.

It is believed Mendoza could be in Mexico.

Suspect: Alejandro Navarrete Mendoza (37) Santa Ana

Suspect Description: Male, Hispanic, 5’11” tall, 220 lbs., bald and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mendoza’s is asked to contact Corporal M. Lopez at (714) 245-8542.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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