Walnut Creek transient man arrested for attempted kidnapping, lewd acts on a child at library

District Attorney files charges, bail set at $2 million

By Lt. Drew Olson, Walnut Creek Police Department

On April 16, 2024, Walnut Creek Police Patrol Officers and Detectives arrested Marc Alexander Simon, a 27-year-old male from Walnut Creek, (born Christmas Day in 1996) in connection with an attempted kidnapping of a child at the downtown library on North Broadway. The incident occurred on April 11, and officers and detectives were able to identify the suspect and arrest him.

The case was presented to the District Attorney’s Office and the above charges were filed against Simon. Simon remains in custody at the County Jail with a bail set at $2,000,000.

Case #: 24-9848

Charges:

PC 288(a) – Two counts of lewd act upon a child,

PC 664/207(b) – Attempted kidnapping for child molesting,

PC 311.11(c)(1) – Possession of over 600 images of child pornography

Although the police department does not suspect there to be additional victims, we are releasing a photo of the suspect and asking the public to call us if you or someone you know has been victimized by him.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot, six-inch tall, 160-pound Simon is Hispanic, is being held in the Martinez Detention Facility. However, according to Vinelink, which obtains information from the Sheriff’s Office, Simon is listed as White.

If you or someone you know has information about this case, we encourage you to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-943-5844 or call the Anonymous Tip Line at 925-943-5865.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.