COMMUNITY TIPS LEAD TO ARREST

Police have arrested a man for trying to sexually assault a woman at her southwest Bakersfield apartment.

Sergeant Ryan Kroeker says the victim was alone early Sunday morning at the place on Brookside Drive near Gosford Road when 31-year-old Larry Thomas Jr. got into bed with her. The woman woke up, and Thomas fled.

Numerous community tips led to his arrest. He is also facing a burglary charge.

Kelli Forsch