By Sara Beth Williams–
A suspect remains at large following a law enforcement search Friday afternoon near the vicinity Dewey Drive. The incident, which began outside city limits, prompted a large-scale response from Citrus Heights Police.
According to Sgt. Ryan Smith with the Citrus Heights Police Department, officers initially responded to a report of a suspect breaking windows at a residence on Dewey Drive in Citrus Heights. Officers then learned that a woman at the residence had reportedly been assaulted by a male outside the city limits. Following the incident, the victim fled to the nearby residence of a friend on Dewey Drive within city limits. The suspect followed and broke some windows, reportedly using a golf club, according to Smith.
Authorities said the woman knew the suspect who assaulted her, though the exact nature of their relationship remains unknown. The suspect is wanted for felony vandalism by Citrus Heights Police.
According to witnesses, two law enforcement helicopters were seen overhead, and a heavy police presence could be seen on Meadowcreek Way.
A search of the neighborhood and greenbelt near Meadowcreek Way was conducted for about an hour Friday afternoon, police confirmed Saturday. The search involved the use of K9 units, drones, and aerial support from Placer County. Despite the extensive effort, the suspect was not located and remains at large, but there is no risk to public safety at this time, Smith said.
Law enforcement officials also confirmed that the woman who was reportedly assaulted is currently safe. Investigators say they know the identity of the assailant and are continuing to search for him.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact either Citrus Heights Police or the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
A suspect remains at large following a law enforcement search Friday afternoon near the vicinity Dewey Drive. The incident, which began outside Citrus Heights...
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