detectives of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office A man suspected of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy over the course of eight years while claiming to be a friend of the family was arrested.
On June 26, 2022, detectives began investigating a case involving a child who was sexually assaulted over an eight-month period by a family friend. The suspect was identified as Alan Frank Russell of Woodside, California.
So on March 2, detectives obtained a $200,000 arrest warrant for Russell for lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14. Shortly after the warrant was issued, Russell was arrested by officers and detectives without incident.
Because these killings occurred more than 20 years ago, it is unknown at this time if there are any other unidentified victims.
Authorities are asking 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 reporting line at 1-800-547-2700.
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