A 44-year-old man is facing a felony sex charge after a server at a downtown Salt Lake City restaurant told police he groped her while she was on the job in late December. She reported that the customer walked up to her, commented on her looks, then grabbed her as she tried to get away. Investigators later reviewed surveillance footage that reportedly backed up her account, and the suspect was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.
According to ABC4 Utah, court documents identify the man as 44-year-old Estuardo Morales Sagastume and state that the incident happened on Dec. 29, 2025, at the Sol Agave restaurant. The documents quote Sagastume as telling the server, "You look so sexy and irresistible with your glasses, and I never saw you like that," before grabbing her right breast with his left hand and hugging her as she tried to move away. Video from the restaurant is said to line up with what the server reported, and booking records show Sagastume was taken into custody on April 22 and held in the Salt Lake County Jail.
What the Law Says
Under Utah law, forcible sexual abuse covers nonconsensual touching of another person's breasts or other intimate areas and is typically charged as a second-degree felony, according to the Utah Code. State guidance indicates a second-degree felony can carry a prison term of up to 15 years in many cases, per the Utah Sentencing Guidelines. Those laws and guidelines outline the framework prosecutors will use if the case advances.
Where It Happened
The alleged assault took place at Sol Agave's Salt Lake City location at 660 S Main St., according to the restaurant's public listing on its website. That listing notes the downtown address and hours for the Salt Lake City spot, which sits on South Main among hotels and other eateries serving both visitors and locals.
What's Next
Court documents reviewed by ABC4 Utah show Sagastume was booked on a count of forcible sexual abuse and lodged in the Salt Lake County Jail this week. From here, the case typically moves to an arraignment or preliminary hearing, where prosecutors decide whether to file formal charges and a judge considers bail. Authorities are asking anyone who has information or video related to the Dec. 29 incident to contact local law enforcement so investigators can review any additional evidence.
The Salt Lake County Attorney's Office handles criminal prosecutions in the county, and any formal charges will appear in public court records as they are filed. This story will be updated with upcoming court dates and any official statements from investigators or the restaurant when they are released.
