Suspect wanted for groping 3 women in Visalia, police say

Thursday, August 17, 2023
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are searching for a man accused of groping several women in Visalia.

Investigators say three incidents have been reported in the north part of the city since mid-July.

Two of the women told police that a man asked to pet their dog before groping them and running away.

In the most recent incident, the suspect allegedly ran up behind a woman walking alone and groped her.

The suspect is believed to be in his early 20s and is about 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-6 with short brown hair.

Authorities have added extra patrols in the area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Visalia Police Department.
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