Mathew Jacobs, 21, was arrested by the Hollister Police
Department on July 22 for an alleged rape that occurred July
21.
Mathew Jacobs, 21, was arrested by the Hollister Police Department on July 22 for an alleged rape that occurred July 21.
The victim reported that she was sexually assaulted at a residence in Hollister. Detectives allege that the suspect sought the victim on two separate social networking websites: Facebook and My Yearbook. The victim reported that she met Jacobs on July 21 and he sexually assaulted her.
Detectives arrested Jacobs at his residence and served a search warrant on July 22, at 7 p.m. He was booked into San Benito County Jail on the charge of rape. The bail was set at $50,000.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective David Anderson at 636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463.) Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
