Counselor for adults with disabilities wanted for alleged sexual assault
A man who works as a caretaker at a specialized day program for adults with disabilities is being sought by police after one of the people entrusted in his care accused him of sexual assault.
Irvine police are searching for Robert Delacruz, 58, of Tustin, and are asking for the public’s help after previous attempts to locate him proved unsuccessful.
Police say a woman who attends the program accused Delacruz of assaulting her and coercing her to engage in sex from June 2022 through March 2024. She told police Delacruz was her counselor and caretaker.
Detectives with the Irvine Police Department were able to obtain a search warrant for Delacruz’s home where they discovered “additional evidence” related to the investigation.
Police say Delacruz is known to drive a blue 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser with license plate BASTOS2.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Irvine police detective Craig Voors by email or at 949-724-7131.
At this time, police do not believe there are any additional victims.
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