Suspect Who Groped Woman In Santa Clara Sought By Police

SANTA CLARA VALLEY, CA — Police in Santa Clara are investigating an incident in which a woman was sexually assaulted on a city sidewalk. The woman was walking at about 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 29 near the corner of Benton Street and Waterbird Way when a man she did not know grabbed her from behind and groped her, then ran off, according to police.

The suspect was described as a slim, light-skinned man between 20 and 35 years old with dark-colored hair who was wearing a dark-colored shirt and dark-colored shorts.

Santa Clara police Capt. Wahid Kazem encourages anyone who may have witnessed the assault to come forward by contacting Detective John Terry at 408-615-4812 or jterry@santaclaraca.gov.

"If you have been a victim of a similar incident, please contact the Santa Clara Police Department immediately," Kazem added.

Residents with surveillance cameras in that general neighborhood are also encouraged to contact Detective Terry.

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