MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. — Police are looking for a man accused of grabbing girls inappropriately near Mountlake Terrace High School.
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department said a man in his 30s would approach girls along 44th Avenue, ask for directions to a grocery store, then ask for a hug.
At that point, he would grab them inappropriately, police said.
The police department said it has received multiple calls about the man this week, including several instances of grabbing in a 24-hour period.
The suspect was described as a little heavier set with short buzzed hair.
The school is aware and is warning students about the man.
If you have any information, call the Mountlake Terrace Police Department at 425-407-3999.