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Suspected serial rapist wanted out of Modesto arrested in Utah

Police said he's a suspected serial rapist with multiple victims who worked as prostitutes.

MODESTO, Calif. — A suspected serial rapist out of Modesto was arrested in Utah Wednesday.

The Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake arrested Ivan Romo, 25. Police said he's a suspected serial rapist with multiple victims who worked as prostitutes.

The Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake was concerned there could be victims who haven't reported due to being involved in prostitution.

A spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said deputies were investigating multiple sexual assaults near downtown Modesto dating back to 2017 and 2018.

Deputies secured a Ramey Warrant after getting results from lab tests, which then led to Romo's arrest. He has a bail set at $5 million.

Authorities working on the logistics for extradition.

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