Sexual Abuser Arrested After Meeting Child on Social Media
“MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE AFTER MEETING CHILD ON SOCIAL MEDIA
RIVERSIDE, CA – In late April 2024, a 12-year-old girl reported to the Los Angeles Police Department that she had recently been sexually abused by a 21-year-old man in Riverside. Our Sexual Assault – Child Abuse (SACA) Unit received the report and initiated an investigation into these allegations.
SACA Detectives determined the suspect contacted the young victim in Los Angeles via social media. He arranged for a rideshare to transport her from Los Angeles to Riverside, where she was dropped off at Rutland Park. There, the suspect met the victim and sexually abused her.
Detectives identified the suspect as Anthony Eduardo Lozano, 21-years-old of Riverside. On Friday, August 30th, Anthony was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for various charges of sexual abuse against a minor, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of obscene matter. He is currently being held without bail.
During their investigation, detectives found evidence suggesting there may be additional juveniles who were sexually abused by Anthony Lozano but have not yet come forward. If anyone has additional information regarding this investigation, please contact SACA Detective Jimmy Chen at (951) 353-7950 or JChen@RiversideCA.gov.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can download the Riverside Police Department’s “Atlas 1” mobile app and utilize the “Send a Message” feature to send us the information.”
