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MCSO: Man brandished weapon at girl

Aug 23, 2013, 3:18 PM | Updated: 3:18 pm

PHOENIX — Authorities are searching for a man suspected of brandishing a weapon at a 16-year-old girl, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.

On Tuesday, the victim was in the area of Crismon north of University. The suspect approached her about 6 p.m., pulled out a weapon and attempted to detain her.

The suspect is described as being a white male about 30-years-old. He is either 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10 and weighs about 150 pounds with a medium build. He has short, dirty blonde hair and green or blue eyes. He also has a goatee. He was last seen wearing black pants and a white t-shirt.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact MCSO at (602) 876-1011 and refer to case number 13-159953.

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MCSO: Man brandished weapon at girl