Man, 31, suspect in multiple sexual assault cases in Southern California
A 31-year-old San Bernardino County man has been arrested for rape and investigators believe he may have additional victims.
The suspect, according to detectives with the Fontana Police Department, is identified as Oscar Silva Morales.
Authorities said the 31-year-old used dating apps and the social media platform Snapchat, with the username thatboii_laloo, to arrange for meetups with women.
'After agreeing to meet in person, Oscar sexually assaulted a female in his vehicle,' FPD said. '[He] is the suspect in multiple cases throughout San Bernardino and Orange counties.'
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The 31-year-old has reportedly been living in his vehicle and has also stayed in multiple residences throughout the Southern California area.
A photograph of Morales has been released in hopes that any potential sexual assault victims of his will come forward and identify him.
Anyone with any information about this investigation or any persons who may have been victimized by the suspect is urged to contact Fontana Police Department Detective Baker at 909-854-8991 or by email at LBaker@fontanaca.gov.
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