Crime & Safety

Man Sexually Assaulted at Gunpoint in Tam Valley

Suspect still at large.

Editor's note, the story originally reported the victim was a female, this was incorrect. The victim was a male.

Police are searching for a large build black male, after a man was sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Tam Valley Thursday night.

The victim told investigators that a black male suspect ordered him to drive from a parking lot of the Marin Community College area, at about 8:00 p.m., to a neighborhood in Southern Marin, Tam Valley, where he reportedly sexually assaulted him at gunpoint.

Marin County Sheriffs report the victim was able to run away and call for help and was treated at a local hospital for their injuries.

The suspect is described as black male, approximately 6’-6’2”, and heavy set- about 220- 235 pounds.

The Sheriff’s Department and Marin Community College District Police Department are continuing to investigate all leads.

Persons wishing to give crime tips are encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 415-473-7233. To remain anonymous and possibly become eligible for a cash reward call Bay Area Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.


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