Man 'fixated' on high school athletes turns self in

By KOMO Staff

Summary

Police said Sherwin Shayegan turned himself in on Wednesday night just before 9 p.m. He has been booked into jail under investigation of fourth-degree assault.

Story Published: Sep 16, 2009 at 9:50 PM PST

Story Updated: Sep 16, 2009 at 10:26 PM PST

Man 'fixated' on high school athletes turns self in

Sherwin Shayegan is seen in two undated photos provided by police.

BONNEY LAKE, Wash. -- The man whom detectives believe is fixated on high school athletes has been taken into police custody.

Police said Sherwin Shayegan turned himself in on Wednesday night just before 9 p.m. He has been booked into jail under investigation of fourth-degree assault.

Investigators said Shayegan lured a Bonney Lake High School football player to a library on Monday, saying he wanted to interview the athlete for a college term paper interview.

The student later told police the man was acting strange and, when he tried to leave, the man jumped on his back and asked for a piggy back ride.

The student ran off and contacted police.

Investigators said Shayegan has committed similar offenses against high school students across the state.

In a police bulletin, officers wrote, "Shayegan is possibly developmentally delayed and has an apparent fixation on high school athletes."