detectives of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office They arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy for eight years while calling himself a family friend.
On June 26, 2022, detectives began investigating the case involving a child who was sexually assaulted over a span of eight years by a family friend. The suspect was identified as Alan Frank Russell of Woodside, California.
Thus, on March 2, detectives obtained a $200,000 arrest warrant for Russell for lewd or lewd acts with a child under 14 years of age. Shortly after the warrant was issued, Russell was arrested by officers and detectives without incident.
Because these crimes occurred more than 20 years ago, it is unknown at this time if there are any other unidentified victims.
In response, authorities have asked anyone who may have information about this case to contact Detective Piper at JPiper@smcgov.org or Detective Pitts at 650-599-4060 or Npitts. @smcgov.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous, please use the anonymous tip line at 1-800-547-2700.
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