An 80-year-old San Jose man who works as a customer service representative
at Avis Rental Car has been arrested for misdemeanor sexual battery in
connection with an incident in September, police said Friday.
The victim contacted her local police department to report
being touched inappropriately by the suspect while renting a vehicle on Sept. 3
at was renting a vehicle at the Avis location at 1659 Airport Blvd.
The report was forwarded to San Jose police, who
investigated and arrested Ranjit Singh Birk, a 20-year employee at Avis, on
Thursday.
Detectives say there is a likelihood of additional victims
and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Jennifer Valosek (408)
277-4102.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Crime Stoppers Tip
Line, (408) 947-7867. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect
may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers,
police said.
Source: NBC Bay Area