Suspected Serial Molester Caught Groping Child On Video In LA Shop

LOS ANGELES, CA — Police Thursday released video of a man suspected of grabbing a young girl's buttocks in a downtown Los Angeles clothing store.

The man is believed to have committed a similar act in the children's section of the Los Angeles Public Library, police said.

The clothing store molestation occurred about 3 p.m. on July 5 in the 400 block of South Los Angeles Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Surveillance video shows the suspect, a man between 30 and 40 years old, walk up to a young girl, grab her buttocks with his right hand, then flee on foot.

"The suspect also matches the description and actions of a similar incident that occurred at the Los Angeles Public Library," according to a police statement. "The suspect approached a young girl in the children's section of the library and reached his hand between her legs. The young girl ran away from him."

The man is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs around 155 pounds and has a large diamond stud left earring. He wore a neon green tank top shirt, baggy black shorts, multi-colored socks and black shoes.

Video and a still image of the suspect was posted on the LAPD website and anyone who recognizes the him or has information about the case was urged to call (213) 996-1836 to speak with Detective Breegle.

After-hours and weekend calls should be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222- TIPS.

City News Service