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Update: Police find more victims in molestation case

Update 3/25/16 8:10 p.m.

Gilroy police say they have identified three more alleged victims of 46-year-old Antonio Garcia. All four victims are relatives of Garcia.

According to officers, some of the abuse happened 15 years ago. Other victims were abused in the within the last two years. Police say Garcia spent time with the victims during his work as coach.

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An investigation into the sexual molestation of a 5-year-old child led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man Thursday, according to the Gilroy Police Department.

During the investigation, detectives learned of additional victims and other incidents of sexual molestation allegedly committed by suspect Antonio Garcia, police said.

Garcia is being charged with multiple counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child and aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.

The investigation remains open. Investigators believe there may be more victims and urge anyone with information to contact the Gilroy Police Department.

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