BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities on Monday asked for more possible victims to come forward in the investigation of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman while posing as a ride service driver in Beverly Hills.
According to a news release, the assault was reported to the Beverly Hills Police Department on May 13. Carlos Omar Pichinte, 40, allegedly picked up a female passenger in West Hollywood.
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"The victim believed the suspect was the legitimate ride service driver she had requested," police said in the statement. "The suspect drove a short distance before he pulled over in the City of Beverly Hills and sexually assaulted the victim."
On May 20, police detectives conducted surveillance and identified Pichinte as a suspect. The Los Angeles resident was arrested on suspicion of rape and other felony charges. His bail was set at $1,350,000.
Pichinte remained in custody on Monday. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.
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Police investigators believe Pichinte "may be connected to additional sexual assaults in the Los Angeles area," the press release said, adding that he was driving a silver 2015 four-door Kia Rio at the time of the alleged crime.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Beverly Hills Police Department at (310) 285-2185.