Idaho man arrested on suspicion of rape in San Carlos

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A 38-year-old Boise, Idaho man was arrested on suspicion of raping a work colleague at an apartment in San Carlos last week.

The assault reportedly occurred in an apartment in the 3300 block of Brittan Ave in San Carlos at about 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim reported the incident at about noon Wednesday and, shortly thereafter, David William Pruitt was arrested on charges of rape by force or fear. According to the Mercury News, Pruitt worked in San Carlos but has permanent residency in Idaho.

Anyone with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact Detective Cosens at 650-363-4347, cosens@smcgov.org or call the anonymous tip line at 1-800-547-2700.