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Police Searching For Groping Suspect In San Pedro

SAN PEDRO (CBS) — Police Wednesday were seeking the public's help to find a man who groped several women in a San Pedro neighborhood since July.

The man is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, 20-30 years old, 150-170 pounds. A composite sketch of the suspect was circulated by police.

KNX 1070's Ed Mertz reports that seven women have reported being groped by the suspect since July.

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The crimes occurred at night near Santa Cruz Street and Pacific Avenue. No injuries have been reported.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to call (310) 726-7900, or Crime Stoppers, (800) 222-TIPS.

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