Man, 30, used 'fake name on Tinder to lure woman into date at his California home then tried to rape her'
- Fabian Ornelas, 30, met the woman at a residence in Fresno, California on Saturday but allegedly wouldn't let her leave and attempted to rape her
- She managed to flee and called 911
- He was arrested Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment, attempted rape and other allegations
- Police found leads that suggest Ornelas may have had other victims
- Anyone with additional information is asked to call police on 559-600-8144
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the kidnap and attempted rape of a woman he connected with on Tinder, and now authorities believe he could have had more victims.
Fabian Ornelas, 30, went under the name Dominick on the dating app.
After matching with the woman they arranged to meet at a residence in Fresno, California on Saturday.
The pair spent some time together - the length of time is unclear - but when his date prepared to leave, Ornelas allegedly would not let her go.
During this time Ornelas attempted to sexually assault her, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office report.
The sheriff said she was eventually 'able to break free during the middle of the assault and fled the area'.
Fabian Ornelas, 30, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment, attempted rape and other allegations
As she escaped the residence, the woman called 911 to report Ornelas.
The alleged incident took place at a property on the 3900 block of Sante Fe Avenue, near Palm Avenue.
Ornelas was arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony kidnapping, false imprisonment, attempted rape and other allegations.
His bail was set at $243,500.
Police say during their preliminary investigation they found leads that suggest Ornelas may have had other victims.
Potential victims or anyone with additional information is asked to call Sgt. Chad Stokes at 559-600-8144.
Rape Counseling Service (RCS Fresno) and a 24 hours Crisis Line is also available at (559) 222-7273.
He spent time with his date at a property on the 3900 block of Sante Fe Avenue, near Palm Avenue in Fresno, California but attempted to sexually assault her and wouldn't let her leave. She eventually managed to flee
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