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Suspect arrested in connection with Capitol Hill sex assault

Richard Matovic, 39, was arrested in connection with the sexual assault and burglary in the 1600 block of Logan Street, Denver Police said.

DENVER — A day after a Crime Stoppers alert went out about a man wanted for a sexual assault and burglary in Capitol Hill, Denver police announced that an arrest had been made in the case.

Richard Matovic, 39, is being held on charges of sexual assault and first-degree burglary, Denver police said.

On Tuesday, the department released a photo of a man it said was a suspect in an incident that occurred just before 2 a.m. Monday morning in the 1600 block of Logan Street.

Denver Police received numerous tips after distributing the Crime Stoppers bulletin on Tuesday morning and thanked the community for its assistance in the case.

Anyone who has information about the incident should contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. The tip line is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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