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Police, TUSD investigate school staffer who allegedly touched kids

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Tucson police and Tucson Unified School District officials are investigating an allegation that a staffer at Raul M. Grijalva Elementary School inappropriately touched several students.

TUSD letterhead dated Jan. 26 confirms the investigation.

In the letter, Principal Timothy M. Grivois-Shah says the school has identified all students who are believed to have been involved, and are asking for parents and students with concerns to come forward with relevant information.

Here's a copy of the letter that families received:

TUSD provided the following statement on the incident:

Sgt. Pete Dugan, a spokesman for the Tucson Police Department said they are investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct between a teacher and students. 

Dugan said no one has been arrested nor detained at this time.

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