Police trying ID sex abuse suspect who inappropriately grabbed victim on Opelika street
Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a man sought in a sexual abuse case.
Opelika police on Tuesday released an artist sketch of the man.
The investigation began last week after the victim reported the Sept. 22 incident.
Authorities said the victim was walking in the area of Randall Drive and Veterans Parkway when the suspect – identified as a Hispanic male with black hair a short beard – inappropriately grabbed the victim. The incident happened about 3 p.m.
Police officials would not release the gender of the victim, but said the victim was not raped.
Central Alabama Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or the alleged crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867). Tips can also be submitted through the P-3 tips app.