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- Investigators discovered the victim was followed by a man, later identified as Cristobal Fuentes-Melara, to her apartment.
- Authorities believe the attack was not racially motivated.
- Officers arrested Fuentes-Melara, without incident, hours after being identified on May 10. He is facing rape, aggravated kidnapping and other sexual assault-related charges.
- The suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.
- Authorities expressed concern that Fuentes-Melara may have assaulted other victims as well, CBS’ Maria Medina reported.