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Mesa Police looking for man accused of groping, exposing himself to women

Dec 17, 2024, 3:00 PM | Updated: 3:08 pm

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Police are seeking a suspect accused of groping a woman and exposing himself to another in this part of the Western Canal in Mesa. (Google Maps Screenshot)

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PHOENIX — The Mesa Police Department is looking for a man accused of groping a woman and exposing himself to another in recent weeks.

The incidents have both occurred since the end of November on the Western Canal, located near Dobson Road between Guadalupe and Elliot roads, according to police.

The suspect, a white male, is described to be between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-10 in height. He is also suspected to have have shoulder length, curly blonde/dirty blonde hair and is in his late teens or early 20s.

He was wearing a black hoodie and riding a black bicycle at the time of both incidents. The suspect also asked both victims for directions to a nearby gas station.

Anyone with information on the incidents or believes they could be a victim of the suspect should call Mesa Police at 480-644-2211.

No other information was available.

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Mesa Police looking for man accused of groping, exposing himself to women