Dearborn police searching for male suspect after cops say he groped woman while shopping in Walmart

Police in Dearborn are asking for the community's help in locating a man accused of inappropriately touching a shopper in Walmart on June 2.
Photo credit Dearborn Police Department

DEARBORN (WWJ) - Police in Dearborn are asking for the community's help in locating a man accused of inappropriately touching a shopper in Walmart on June 2.

Authorities said they were called to the Dearborn store around 2 p.m. at the beginning of the month after receiving a report that a male wearing an Amazon hat and shirt had groped a female while shopping.

The victim confronted the man and police say a small struggle happened before the suspect was caught on surveillance footage fleeing Walmart in an unknown white crossover SUV.

Police in Dearborn are asking for the community's help in locating a man accused of inappropriately touching a shopper in Walmart on June 2.
Photo credit Dearborn Police Department

“We will not tolerate any violent act that violates a community member’s most basic sense of safety and autonomy," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. "I urge the public to come forward and identify this individual so he can be held accountable.”

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect has been asked to contact the Dearborn Police Department at 313-943-2240.

Tipsters who wish to remain 100% anonymous can call Michigan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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