Clearlake man arrested for sexually assaulting children
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Police said they have arrested a Clearlake man for sexual crimes against two victims under age 13.
On Monday, members of the Clearlake Police Department Investigations Bureau arrested Bert Tino Besio, 69, on an arrest warrant, the department said.
Authorities said Besio’s arrest was the result of a month-long investigation regarding child molestation of two victims under 13 years of age.
Based on the investigation, police believe that Besio sexually assaulted the victims on multiple occasions and falsely made a claim to a victim that he used to be a police officer.
The arrest warrant was issued for two counts each of the following: aggravated sexual assault of a child – rape, 269(a)(1) PC; aggravated sexual assault of a child, 269(a)(5) PC; and lewd and lascivious acts with a victim under age 14, 288(b) PC.
Besio remains in custody, with bail set at $300,000.
He’s tentatively scheduled to appear in Lake County Superior Court on Tuesday.
If anyone has information that would aid in this investigation, please contact Det. Steve Hobb at 707-994-8251, Extension 321.