(WJET/WFXP) -- An Erie man is behind bars after he allegedly admitted to raping his daughter several times over the course of several years.

Erie police arrested 29-year-old Jacob Suriel of Erie on Saturday, September 27, on rape and sexual assault charges, saying he raped his now 12-year-old daughter 10-15 times over the course of a three to four-year period.

According to the criminal complaint, Suriel's daughter told another adult she was raped by him more than once. When that person confronted Suriel over what she said, investigators said Suriel admitted it.

Six days later, during a forensic interview, police said the victim told them that the assaults had been happening for about four years and that Suriel would also molest her.

Suriel later agreed to meet with Erie police on Septe

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