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Yesterday evening, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) received a call from a victim reporting that she was groped near E. 7th St. and N. Vine Ave. The suspect description and circumstances were similar to the previous abduction attempts from December 6th and December 7th.
Investigators from UAPD and TPD Detectives interviewed the victim, who was not injured, and an area canvas was conducted. Detectives are continuing the investigation and are awaiting to review forensic evidence.
As a reminder, any suspicious activity should be reportedly immediately to 9-1-1. Further details will be released as the investigation continues.
_______________Officer Francisco Magos - December 12, 2023____________
After releasing details of the attempted abduction from last night, a second victim contacted police and reported a similar incident that happened on Wednesday. Detectives from the Tucson Police Department’s Adult Sexual Assault Unit contacted the victim and learned that at approximately 11:00 a.m., the second victim was followed by the suspect near N. Campbell Ave. and E. 3rd Street. The victim was able to provide investigators with an updated description of the suspect and the vehicle he was driving. Investigators from TPD and the University of Arizona Police Department are actively pursuing leads in the case and are urging the public to report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1 immediately. Additional updates will be released as the case progresses. The updated suspect and vehicle description is listed below.
Updated Suspect Description
- Possible Hispanic male with a dark complexion
-5’10” – 6’ tall, medium to heavyset build with close buzz cut hair
-Vehicle: dark purplish four-door hatchback or crossover vehicle with a dented front bumper, tinted windows, and no front license plate.
________________Officer Francisco Magos - December 8, 2023__________
The Tucson Police Department is actively investigating an attempted abduction that occurred last night near N. Mountain Ave. and E. 8th Street. On December 7, 2023, just after 8:00 p.m., the Public Safety Communications Department (PSCD) received a 9-1-1 call reporting an attempted abduction. Officers from Operations Division West responded to the call and spoke with the victim.
Police learned that the victim, an adult female, was walking west on 8th Street from N. Mountain Ave. when she noticed a vehicle was following her. At some point, a male suspect parked the vehicle, got out, and grabbed the victim from behind. While being physically restrained, the victim dropped to the ground and started screaming. The suspect released the victim and ran to his vehicle before driving away. The victim reported no injuries from the attack. Patrol officers canvassed the area and contacted detectives from the Adult Sexual Assault Unit (ASA). The suspect was not located, and ASA Detectives are in the process of reviewing forensic evidence.
As the investigation progresses, TPD detectives are working in conjunction with the University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD). TPD is actively searching for the suspect and anyone with information or who may have surveillance video of the area is asked to call 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME. You can remain anonymous. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
Suspect Description
- Adult Male
- Medium to heavyset build, 5’10” – 5’11”
- Wearing an orange fleece hoodie
- Vehicle: dark blue/purple four-door vehicle (possibly a Toyota Prius) with tinted windows and dents along the front
TPD Case #P2312070227
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