VPD Major Crimes Unit and Vancouver Police Patrol served a search warrant at a Vancouver residence and arrested 21-year-old Nathan Howard Allen
The investigation into an Oct. 26 incident has resulted in an arrest.
The investigation has been ongoing and on Tuesday (Dec. 2), detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit and Vancouver Police Patrol served a search warrant at a Vancouver residence and arrested 21-year-old Nathan Howard Allen. An orange BMX-style bicycle and other items of evidence were recovered.
After being interviewed by detectives, Nathan Allen was booked into the Clark County Jail for Indecent Liberties and Unlawful Imprisonment. Additional charges for Assault IV and 2 counts of Indecent Exposure are being referred.
Background
On Oct. 26 at about 7:28 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the report of an assault on a woman who was jogging in the 1100 block of SE 99th Avenue. At around 7:16 a.m. the woman told police that a male riding a bike approached her from behind, grabbed her genital area and pushed her to the ground, causing her to hit her head. The two struggled on the ground and the woman was eventually able to fight off male who rode away on his bike. The victim suffered a bump on her head but no other serious physical injuries.
A nearby video camera was located showing an image of the suspect who is described as a younger white male, late teens/early 20’s, 5-foot-7, wearing black jeans and a grey hoodie, riding a bike.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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