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Fairfield man arrested, accused of trying to assault 12-year-olds walking to school

Police say the boy and girl were able to fight off Carlos DeLosReyes and report the alleged attack to police and school officials.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A Fairfield man was arrested last Wednesday and accused of trying to sexually assault two children walking to school.

According to the Fairfield Police Department, the suspect is 30-year-old Carlos Guadalupe DeLosReyes. He was booked on several felony charges including assault with intent to commit rape, attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child, false imprisonment, child abuse and more.

Police say detectives identified DeLosReyes after conducting interviews and reviewing surveillance footage.

The alleged crimes happened on June 5. Police say a 12-year-old boy and girl were on a bicycle path between Meadowlark Drive and East Tabor Avenue when DeLosReyes approached them.

The children fought off the man before reporting it to school officials and police.

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