Chino Man Arrested in Connection With Sexual Assault, Theft

A Chino man was arrested this week on suspicion of sexual assault and theft involving several victims in the Lake Elsinore area, and police are seeking information about additional victims.

Andrew Michael Hernandez, 48, was arrested July 28 and booked into the Southwest Detention Center. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 48-year-old female and stealing her items, valued at $65,000. An investigation identified five additional victims and investigators believe there may be more. The crimes were committed in Lakeside Village, an unincorporated area of Riverside County.

If you have any information, or were victimized by Hernandez, contact Investigator Cornett at 951-245-3357, or by email at LakeElsinoreStation@RiversideSheriff.org.