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San Jose Police Arrest Pablo Chan in Connection With Two Los Gatos Creek Trail Sexual Assaults

Police will maintain extra patrols on the trail for two weeks to reassure the public following the suspect’s arrest.

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Overview

  • Authorities apprehended Pablo Chan late Thursday afternoon and booked him on felony counts of aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault and outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
  • The assaults occurred shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday on the Los Gatos Creek Trail between Leigh and Bascom avenues in San Jose.
  • Investigators matched the two incidents based on their timing and location, determining the same individual assaulted both victims.
  • Witnesses described the suspect wearing a black hoodie with a distinctive green emblem during the attacks.
  • The San Jose Police Department urges trail users to remain vigilant, especially when walking alone or after dark, as patrols increase along the 12-mile scenic path.