Vacaville police arrested a 38-year-old Vacaville man on Sunday on suspicion of rape and robbery of a 16-year-old girl.
According to police in the early morning hours on Sunday, police received a 9-1-1 call from the teen reporting that she had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted at gunpoint by an unknown man near the 100 block of West Monte Vista Ave.
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Patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and began an investigation. Detectives were called in to assume responsibility over the case and “through swift and coordinated efforts,” the suspect was quickly identified and arrested at approximately 11:15 a.m., police said in a press release.
Marcos Gonzales of Vacaville, had a registered firearm in his possession when police arrested him. He was booked into the Solano County Jail on multiple felony charges related to incident including rape, robbery and use of a firearm during commission of the crime. He is being held without bail.
Investigators believe this was an isolated incident, police said, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community. In addition, police said there is no evidence to suggest the suspect has any connection to the victim.
Due to the sensitive nature of this case and to protect the identity of the juvenile victim, police would release no additional information.
Jail booking records indicate that Gonzales is scheduled for arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Solano County Superior Court.