UC Davis police have arrested a suspect following an assault and kidnapping reported last Monday, Aug. 12. James Garvin surrendered at the UC Davis police department at 5 p.m., Aug. 20. He was booked at Yolo County jail on charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment and assault with great bodily injury.

Police had issued a Clery timely warning on the evening of Aug. 12 after a woman reported being seized from behind while walking in the UC Davis Arboretum just after 6 p.m. that day. The victim was able to break away and seek help. Police responded quickly to the scene but did not immediately locate the suspect. Subsequently, police were able to identify the suspect using evidence including video recordings.

Garvin is a Davis resident but not a UC Davis student or employee.