Crime & Safety
Sexual Battery Suspect: Union City Police Release Drawing
The man is accused of groping a woman on a trail that he frequents.

UNION CITY, CA — A man who frequents a walking trail in Union City is wanted for groping a woman Monday morning.
Union City Police say the woman was on the trail at around 6:30 a.m. when she was followed and then approached by a man who said, "be my friend." The man then grabbed her buttocks and other body parts, but was scared off when the victim called police.
The victim had seen the suspect several times before on that trail, and each time he asked her to, "be my friend." The incident happened on the trail on the trail near Kohoutek Way and Union City Boulevard.
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Police have released a sketch of the man who is described as Hispanic or Filipino, late 20s or
early 30s. He's roughly 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion. He usually wears a T-shirt, basketball shorts and tennis shoes, according tot h victim.
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If you have information about the suspect, call the Union City Police tip line at (510) 675-5270.
— Bay City News contributed to this report; Image via Union City Police
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