Police Seek Victims in Chico-Redding Area After Alleged Lotion Incidents

Chico Redding, CA, October 9, 2026 — Authorities in the Chico-Redding area are actively searching for additional victims who may have been targeted by a man accused of indecently assaulting women by squirting lotion onto their buttocks. The specific timeline and the number of confirmed victims have not been fully detailed by law enforcement at this time.

The incidents reportedly involved a male suspect who allegedly approached women and, without consent, applied lotion to their bodies, specifically targeting their buttocks. The exact nature and circumstances of these alleged encounters are still under investigation as police work to gather more information and identify any further individuals who may have experienced similar incidents.

Law enforcement agencies in the Chico-Redding region have issued a public appeal for anyone who may have been a victim of this specific type of alleged assault, or who may have witnessed such an event, to come forward. The police department’s name and specific contact information for reporting these incidents were not provided in the available summary. Investigators are urging anyone with pertinent information to assist in their ongoing efforts to understand the full scope of these alleged offenses and to ensure public safety. The suspect’s identity and current status are not detailed in the information released.

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