Anaheim

Day Care Worker Arrested on Suspicion of Assaulting 2 Young Girls

An 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in Anaheim on suspicion of assaulting two young girls at a daycare facility where he was employed.

"There could be other children. That's something that we're definitely concerned about. If anybody does have additional information, or if there are additional victims, we would encourage them to give us a call," said Sgt. Jacob Gallacher.

Police allege Buena Park resident Daniel Martinez had inappropriate physical contact with girls, ages 6 and 7, while employed at a licensed daycare facility located in the 700 block of South Dale Avenue.

Martinez was arrested after he voluntarily met with Anaheim police detectives, according to Sgt. Jacob Gallacher.

Martinez was booked on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a child under the age of 14 and is in custody at the Orange County Jail with bail set at $1 million, Gallacher said.

If a parent believes their child may be an additional victim, they were urged to call the Anaheim Police Department at (714) 765-1963.

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