Mesa sexual assault suspect on the loose, sketch released

MESA, Ariz. - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in Mesa.

The alleged assault happened near Adobe Road and Ellis Street at around 5 p.m. on June 11.

Deputies say the suspect followed an underage girl on foot before assaulting her.

Mesa sex assault suspect sought

The alleged assault happened near Adobe Road and Ellis Street at around 5 p.m. on June 11, and a sketch of the perpetrator has been released.

A sketch was released, but authorities did not release a description.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 602-876-8477 and reference report #IR23-015214.

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