Crime & Safety

Edmonds Police Say This Man Sexually Assaulted A Child

Police ned help finding this man that they sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl on Saturday afternoon in the Ranch 99 on Highway 99.

EDMONDS, WA – Take a good look at the man in the picture. Edmonds Police say that they need your help finding him.

Police say that on Saturday afternoon, he sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl in a crowded supermarket.

It happened around 4 p.m. in the Ranch 99 on Highway 99. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts.

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The man can seen on surveillance tape following the girl around, attack her and then flee. The girl ran to her mother.

Police say that they think he's in his 50s or 60s and has a possible goatee.

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He was wearing a bright blue shirt and dark shorts.

If anyone has information about the man, they are asked to contact the Edmonds Police Department.

Photo via Edmonds Police.

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