Man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting child in Aurora

Heather Willard

May 10, 2024 at 6:43 PM·1 min read

DENVER (KDVR) — A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl on her way to the bus stop in Aurora.

According to investigators, the events took place at about 7:12 a.m., Friday. Investigators say that an adult man approached the girl, grabbed her arm and took her to his apartment which was nearby. Once there, it was reported that he sexually assaulted the girl.

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The girl was able to escape the apartment and found a community member who helped her call 911. When officers arrived, they found probable cause to search his residence at the 1400 block of Macon Street.

Shukurani Mulenda, 31, was arrested on charges of second-degree kidnapping and sexual assault on a child. He is a registered sex offender. The Aurora Police Department reported that it is unknown if Mulenda has further victims, but the department has stated it is looking for possible additional victims.

Shukurani Mulenda, 31, was arrested on charges of second-degree kidnapping and sex assault on a child by Aurora Police on Friday, May 10, 2024.

There is no known connection between the sex offender and the girl, according to the Aurora agency.

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