Sheriff’s officials announced Thursday they are looking for a 38-year-old man whose ex-girlfriend suffered traumatic injuries during an assault at a Poway home earlier this month.
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Investigators are looking for Jeronimo Cedillo, who is believed to have forced his way into a Brighton Avenue home near Adrian Street on Aug. 11 around 3 a.m. and seriously injured the 43-year-old woman with a deadly weapon, homicide Lt. Juan Marquez said.
Cedillo fled the scene.
Paramedics took the victim to a hospital, where she remains in critical condition, the homicide lieutenant said.
Sheriff’s officials said they believe Cedillo is known to frequent Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Mexico. There is a possibility he fled to Mexico, Marquez said.
Investigators said there is an active felony warrant for Cedillo’s arrest on suspicion of attempted murder and other allegations, Marquez said.
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Cedillo is described as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 200 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1,000 to anyone with information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information about Cedillo or the incident was asked to call homicide Detective Eric Garcia at 858-285-6330. Anonymous tips can be made at the Crime Stoppers tip line at 888-580-8477 or online at sdcrimestoppers.org.
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