LOS ANGELES, CA – The police have arrested a man accused of groping a 12-year-old girl as she waited for her school bus on November 20.
The assault occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. at a bus stop located on N. Lake Avenue. According to authorities, the young girl was approached by the suspect, who groped her before fleeing on a bicycle. Thankfully, the girl was not physically harmed and managed to reach school, where she confided in her mother about the incident. In response, her mother promptly took action by calling the police.
Pasadena Police launched an investigation, which quickly gained momentum following the discovery of surveillance footage that helped identify the suspect as 29-year-old Tollette. Officers arrested him shortly after 7 a.m. on Saturday and booked him on suspicion of child molestation.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. Community members can reach out to the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-4241 or submit anonymous tips through lacrimestoppers.org or at 800-222-8477.
“This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and communication within our community,” said a spokesperson for the Pasadena Police Department. “We encourage parents to talk to their children about safety and reporting anything suspicious.”
Authorities are continuing their efforts to ensure the safety of the community and gather more evidence regarding the attack.
