Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Crimes Against Children Unit
Patrol Operations Bureau

Incident #1
March 24, 2015 at approximately 3:40 p.m.
Occurred in area of Alderman Road and Cinnamon Hill Boulevard
Victim is a 16 year-old female.

Incident #2
April 4, 2015 at approximately 1:20 p.m.
Occurred in area of Alderman Road and Cinnamon Hill Boulevard
Victim is a 41 year old female.

Incidents #1 and #2 Suspect Description:
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 18-30 years of age, 5’10” tall, about 170 pounds, medium build with brown collar length hair. He was riding a dark colored “BMX” style bike.

Sighting on April 12, 2015
Same 16-year-old victim from March 24, 2015 incident reported spotting suspect at 3320 Haviland Court (main entrance to the Bentley at Cobbs landing). She provided same description as in her previous incident and emphasized suspect had “long” hair; and was riding a bike.

Incident #3
April 24, 2015 about 4:10 p.m.
Occurred in area of Alderman Road and Cinnamon Hill Boulevard
Victim is a 12-year-old female.

Incident #3 Suspect Description:
The suspect is described as white male, approximately 18-30 years of age, 5’10” tall, about 170 pounds, thin build, with eyes close together, and short dirty blonde hair.  He was riding a “BMX” style bike.

What:
Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect who inappropriately touched at least two girls and one woman while they were jogging or walking in the area of Carwise Middle School.

During a news conference held today at the Sheriff's Administration Building, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri alerted the community to be vigilant; and provided details of the incidents so parents may make informed decisions with regards to their children walking to and from school.

When:
The crimes occurred on the various dates listed above.

Where:
The crimes occurred at the locations listed above.

Why/How:
Incident #1
The victim first observed the suspect riding his bicycle near Carwise Middle School. The suspect was riding westbound on Alderman Road ahead of her. The victim lost sight of the suspect momentarily, but then observed him standing next to his bicycle at the intersection of Alderman Road and Shoreline Drive. The suspect watched the victim as she jogged passed him. A few minutes later the suspect rode passed the victim very quickly, startling her, and then he rode out of site.

The victim told deputies that as she jogged passed a row of bushes on Alderman Road near Cinnamon Hill Boulevard; the suspect rode up behind her and pulled on her left side. The victim stated the suspect hit her from behind, reached around the front of her body, and grabbed breast. He held on to her for a few seconds, before losing his balance and falling off his bicycle.  

Incident #2
The victim was jogging westbound along the south side of Alderman Road near Cinnamon Hill Boulevard. She passed a row of bushes when an unknown male came up behind her on foot and grabbed her shorts near her hips and attempted to pull them down. According to investigators, the victim attempted to swing at the suspect with her elbow and attempted to kick him, but missed. The victim stated the subject slipped and fell backward.  The victim told deputies she had seen the suspect on a bike earlier.

Incident #3
The victim was walking westbound on Alderman Road just east of Cinnamon Hill Boulevard, when she was approached by the suspect riding a black BMX bicycle. Deputies say the suspect passed the victim, did a u-turn and rode towards the victim from behind. The suspect stopped next to the victim, lifted her skirt and touched her buttocks. The victim ran away. The suspect fled.

Composite sketch is below.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information that may assist detectives in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Diana Bergman of the Crimes Against Children Unit at 727-582-6200.

The Sheriff's Press Conference from today can be viewed on the PCSO YouTube page: http://youtu.be/ODlEAHLHvbc