Police in Pleasant Hill announced Tuesday that a man has been charged with multiple sex offenses after two missing youth under the age of 16 were found in his home earlier this year.
On October 21, officers started an investigation into a missing young person. The investigation led to an apartment complex on the 600 block of Old Quarry Road.
At the location, officers found two missing juveniles and the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Alejandro Gabriel Sainz of Pleasant Hill.
The police conducted interviews with the young people and placed Sainz under arrest. He was booked into the Contra Costa County Jail, where he remains in custody.
Authorities have seized several electronic devices from Sainz and his home. After further investigation, the Contra Costa County District Attorney charged Sainz with 20 felonies, including lewd acts with a minor, unlawful sexual intercourse and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Investigators say Sainz met the victims online.
“The Pleasant Hill Police Department is committed to protecting our children and making Pleasant Hill a safe place for everyone,” police said Tuesday.
Officers said the children were “returned to appropriate care.”
Jail records show Sainz is being held on $1.4 million bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 3, 2025.
Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call Pleasant Hill police at 925-288-4600.
