SFPD Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect (17-101)

On June 27, 2017 at approximately 1:00PM, an adult male walked into Bayview Station and reported that he was a victim of a sexual assault.

Investigators from the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) responded and immediately commenced an investigation. During the course of the investigation, officials learned that a second victim was also sexually assaulted by the suspect who was known to the victims.

SVU investigators located the suspect at 25th Street and Potrero Avenue after 9:00PM on June 27th and took him into custody without incident. Marvin Sotorizo, a thirty-six year-old San Francisco resident was booked into San Francisco County Jail on five counts of sexual assault charges.

It is believed that Sotorizo works as a volunteer in charge of a youth program at a church in the Mission District.

Although an arrest has been made, investigators are seeking anyone who may have further information regarding this incident or any other incidents involving Marvin Sotorizo to contact SVU directly at 415-553-9225. Information can also be provided to the SFPD Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.