Southern California man arrested on suspicion of numerous sex crimes against children

A Southern California man has been arrested on suspicion of numerous sex crimes against children.

The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Damien Gieng, according to Chino Hills police.

On May 21, police began investigating reports of “inappropriate sexual incidents” between a 16-year-old girl and Gieng.

Investigators found that the girl had met and communicated with Gieng through social media. He also allegedly knew that the girl was a minor, police said.

Undercover detectives posed as an underage girl and contacted the suspect through social media, eventually arranging to meet at The Shoppes at Chino Hills, a popular outdoor shopping center.

When Gieng arrived at the meeting point, he was arrested at the scene. Investigators later identified a second juvenile victim who was also questioned by detectives.

Officials believe that more victims have come forward.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Chino Hills Police at 909-364-2000.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.