Eugene park visitors help catch rape attempt suspect

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect is in jail after visitors at a Eugene park helped capture the man accused of trying to sexually assault three women and robbery.

The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/2gNDMho ) the 35-year-old Beaverton man was arrested Wednesday. He faces charges of attempted rape, kidnapping, sexual assault and robbery.

Lane County sheriff’s Lt. Billy Halvorson says two passers-by at Armitage County Park went to help a woman who was struggling with a man who appeared to be trying to sexually assault her. The incident occurred after the suspect allegedly tried to sexually abuse two other women at the park.

Authorities say he also robbed a man.

The suspect had been detained by a Springfield K9 officer who was flagged down by people in the park.

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Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com