LA MESA POLICE ARREST MAN IN STRANGER STALKING CASE, SEEK MORE VICTIMS

March 17, 2010 (La Mesa) – Oraha Oraha (same first and last name) was arrested around 8 p.m. last night by La Mesa Police for stalking a 24 year old woman. She worked in the 8500 block of Fletcher Parkway.

A security guard working in the 8600 block had been alerted about previous stalking allegations. He saw Oraha’s green 1992 Camry station wagon, license plate CA #3WUL388, and notified authorities who arrested Oraha. Police suspect he may have stalked others in the area.

During February and March, Oraha drove by the listed female’s business and at least twice, reportedly made sexually explicit gestures at her from his car. On another occasion, Oraha actually walked towards the woman while she was trying to get into her car and tried to talk with her. The victim does not know Oraha or why she is the target of his actions.

Hie is described as a Hispanic man, 5'10 to 5'11, 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The police suspect there may be additional victims of Oraha’s actions in the area surrounding the 8500 block of Fletcher Parkway and would like them to contact the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.