Sunnyvale: Man arrested in 2009 rape, kidnapping after cold-case investigation

SUNNYVALE — A man suspected in a kidnapping and rape reported in 2009 was arrested this week following a cold-case investigation, according to police.

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On Thursday, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety announced the arrest of Davis Bryant Vest. Court records show he has been charged with kidnapping and rape, following a “renewed investigation into the unsolved 2009 assault case.”

Authorities also allege that Vest has been implicated in at least one other rape reported in 2007.

Sunnyvale police did not release additional details about the investigation Thursday.

Anyone with information for investigators about Vest can contact Detective Matthew Hutchison at 408-730-7110.

This is a developing report. Check back for updates.

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