MESA, AZ — Mesa police have arrested a man accused of flashing a woman and groping another along the Western Canal.
Authorities say it first happened at the end of November and there were at least two incidents involving a male who allegedly groped one female and exposed himself to another on the Western Canal, located near Dobson Road, between Guadalupe and Elliot.
The suspect was described as a white male, with a light complexion and shoulder length/long curly blonde or dirty blonde hair. Police say he is between 5’5” and 5’10” tall and appears to be in his late teens or early 20s.
On January 9, officers arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to the incidents. He was booked into jail for indecent exposure and assault.
During each incident, the suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie and riding a black bicycle. He may also be wearing glasses. Both times, he asked the victims for directions to a nearby gas station.
Mesa police would like to hear from anyone else who may have experienced a similar situation in this area. Contact them by calling 480-644-2211.
