DENVER (KDVR) — Detectives believe there could be more victims after a hung-up 911 call led deputies to arrest a man who allegedly used dating apps to meet up with people and trap them in his car in Larimer County.

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Anthony Brown-Wright, was arrested on Aug. 31. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said detectives noticed similarities in two separate cases, leading them to believe there could be more victims out there.

He was arrested after deputies responded to the Douglas Reservoir area in Fort Collins, where a hung-up 911 call originated, and found Brown-Wright and another adult exiting his white GMC Yukon.

Investigators learned that the victim got in Brown-Wright’s car expecting to meet up with a woman, and realized that he misrepresented his identity on the app and “catfished” them. He allegedly trapped the victim in the car and hung up the phone when the victim tried to call 911.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy saw similarities with another case that happened at Simpson Ponds on Aug. 22, where a suspect matching Brown-Wright’s description met up with another victim from the same dating app.

The victim entered his vehicle expecting to find a person of a “completely different description,” according to the sheriff’s office.

“The suspect became violent and prevented the victim from leaving, but the victim fought back and was able to exit the vehicle,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Brown-Wright “threatened to press charges against the victim for fighting him, then asked for sexual acts in lieu of calling police.”

The sheriff’s office said that the victims in each case are transgender, and investigators are working to determine if the suspect intentionally targeted them based on their gender identity.

Brown-Wright was booked into the Larimer County Jail on a $25,000 cash/surety bond and faces the following charges:

• Criminal Extortion (class 4 felony)
• Third Degree Assault (class 1 misdemeanor)
• Obstruction of Phone or Telegraph Service (class 1 misdemeanor)
• First Degree Trespass with Intent to Commit Crime (class 1 misdemeanor)
• False Imprisonment (class 2 misdemeanor) – 2 counts
• Theft less than $300 (petty offense)

“Consent is always necessary. That’s true whether you’re in a committed relationship or a casual meetup,” said Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen. “We understand how someone might feel uncomfortable reporting an incident like this, and I really want to thank the two people who came forward. If you’ve experienced something similar, please let us know. We’re not here to judge. We’re here to support you and keep our community safe.”

The sheriff’s office encourages anyone with information about the suspect or other incidents to contact Deputy Megan Job at 970-577-2085. People can also provide anonymous tips by calling the Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or filing a tip online.