Man Arrested in Kidnapping, Assault Probe

San Joaquin County sheriff's detectives said a 40-year-old man was arrested in Pleasanton after investigators linked him to a kidnapping and sexual assault case from July 2025. The sheriff's office identified the man as Anthony Harris and said he was taken into custody on April 17. Detectives said the case remains active and that they believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are now asking anyone with information, or anyone who had contact with Harris under similar circumstances, to contact the sheriff's office. ### Who did investigators arrest, and when? Anthony Harris, 40, was arrested in Pleasanton on April 17, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said evidence developed in the investigation tied him to a kidnapping and sexual assault reported in San Joaquin County last summer. (abc10.com) May 13 reports from ABC10, KCRA and other local outlets all cited the sheriff's office in saying the arrest stemmed from a July 2025 investigation. Pleasanton Weekly reported on May 14 that Harris had been arrested in Pleasanton the previous month in connection with the San Joaquin County case. (abc10.com) ### What have authorities said about the underlying case? The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said the arrest is tied to a kidnapping and sexual assault investigation from July 2025. Authorities have not publicly released additional details in the material reviewed about where in the county the assault was reported or whether charges had been filed as of those reports. (abc10.com) CBS Sacramento and FOX40 each reported that sheriff's officials were seeking possible other victims as detectives continued investigating the case. ABC10 reported the sheriff's office said investigators were working with partner agencies while the inquiry remained ongoing. ### Why are detectives asking the public for help? Detectives said they believe there may be additional victims. (abc10.com) The sheriff's office asked anyone with information related to the case, or anyone who may have had contact with Harris under similar circumstances, to come forward. (cbsnews.com) "The safety of our residents always remains our top priority," the sheriff's office said in a statement quoted by ABC10. That outlet reported investigators said public information could help identify more victims. ### What information has been made public about Harris? Pleasanton and San Joaquin County authorities publicly identified the suspect as Anthony Harris, age 40. (abc10.com) The reports reviewed did not provide a defense lawyer for Harris, and the sheriff's office material cited by local news outlets did not list a booking narrative beyond the arrest connection to the 2025 investigation. San Joaquin County's public custody system was available online, but the search result reviewed carried a disclaimer that custody information should not be relied on for legal action. The result did not by itself establish case status beyond the existence of the county's inmate lookup system. ### Where can people send tips now? The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office asked anyone with information about the investigation to call 209-468-4425. (abc10.com) ABC10 reported that the request covers people with direct information about the case as well as anyone who may have encountered Harris in similar circumstances. (wic.sjgov.org) As of the May 13 and May 14 reports, the investigation was still active and detectives were continuing to seek information from the public. The next public step is likely to come from the sheriff's office or San Joaquin County prosecutors if charges or court proceedings are announced. (abc10.com)