Crime & Safety
Police: Child Sex Abuse Case May Have Multiple Victims
Raphael Mosqueda, 56, out on bail in a child molestation case, was arrested Wednesday after police learned of another victim.
Union City police are asking asking community members to contact them if they have had contact with a man arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child sexual abuse.
At the time of his arrest, Raphael Mosqueda, 56, was out on bail after being charged with an unrelated sex crime against a child. He was arrested on suspicion of continuous sexual abuse of a child and taken into custody Wednesday after new allegations were reported by another victim, according to police.
According to court records, Mosqueda was previously arrested on March 6, 2010, on suspicion of committing lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14.
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Police believe there may be more victims and are asking parents to check with their children if they have had contact with the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Roberta Paul or Sgt. Jared Rinetti at 510-471-1365. Anonymous tips may also be left by calling 510-675-5207 or sending an e-mail to tips@unioncity.org.
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