Suspect in Assault of Fresno Mattress Firm Employee Bonds Out of Jail

34-year-old Xiang Zhao arrested on a charge of assault to commit rape. Photo: FCSO.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A man is out of jail after being arrested for the assault of a woman working at a store in northwest Fresno.

The alleged attack happened at the Mattress Firm on Blackstone near Bullard at about 10:30 am Wednesday.

Investigators say 34-year-old Xiang Zhao entered the business, attacked the woman and then tried to sexually assault her.

Police say the victim was able to fight him off, call police and give a description of the suspect.

It’s believed the employee was alone in the store and does not know the suspect.

Police say Zhao did not have a prior criminal history.

He was booked into the Fresno County jail and then released on on $50,000 bond late Wednesday night.

He is in court on April 24.

Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.