Man suspected of groping woman on Riverside’s Mount Rubidoux trail

An elderly man named Toai Pham has been accused of groping a woman on a popular hiking trail in Southern California, and police suspect that there may be more victims. The Riverside Police Department announced Pham’s arrest on social media, stating that he faces charges of sexual battery. Pham was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center and later released on $5,000 bail.

The incident occurred on the Mount Rubidoux trail in Riverside on Monday, March 9. The female hiker reported that Pham approached her in the early morning hours and touched her inappropriately without her consent. Fortunately, the woman was not injured and immediately reported the incident to the authorities.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Pham frequents the area around Mount Rubidoux in the morning hours, leading police to believe that he may have committed similar offenses in the past. Riverside police are now urging any other potential victims to come forward. They suspect that there may be additional individuals who have not yet reported similar encounters with Pham.

Commenters on the Riverside PD Facebook post mentioned that others have shared similar experiences with Pham on the Nextdoor app. Some individuals have warned others to be cautious around Pham as he has allegedly touched them inappropriately without consent. The community is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior.

The Riverside PD is actively investigating the case and urges anyone with information to come forward. If you have seen Toai Pham or someone resembling him approaching women in the area of Mount Rubidoux, please contact the authorities.

Overall, the community is supportive of the victim for reporting the incident and ensuring that Pham is held accountable for his actions. The Riverside PD continues to seek more information and is committed to ensuring the safety of all individuals in the area.

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