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11-09-2026
The Mountlake Terrace Police Department issued a public warning after receiving multiple reports of an unidentified man inappropriately approaching and grabbing young girls near Mountlake Terrace High School.Key details from the incident report include:
- Location: The reports centered along 44th Avenue, spanning from 212th Street to the county line.
- M.O. / Behavior: The suspect approaches young girls under the pretense of asking for directions to a grocery store, asks them for a hug, and has grabbed victims inappropriately.
- Suspect Description: He is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, heavier set, with short buzzed hair, wearing a blue shirt and khaki shorts.
- Current Status: Police have not yet identified or located the man. The school district and local authorities have notified students and families to remain alert, and anyone with information or who encounters the suspect is urged to call 911 immediately.