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Lexington Police need help identifying man accused of grabbing restaurant employee

Police: Surveillance video shows man grabbed the victim's buttocks
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Posted at 3:27 PM, Jul 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-19 15:27:40-04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying a man suspected of grabbing an employee at a local fast food restaurant without their consent.

Police say that on July 3, an officer was dispatched to the restaurant after an employee reported that a male customer made sexual advances towards the employee. Surveillance video showed that the man also grabbed the victim's buttocks, according to police.

The victim took a photo of the suspect as he left the restaurant.

The man could be charged with sexual abuse 3rd, according to police. They are hoping anyone with information will come forward.

The case has also been posted to LexIDme.com [lexidme.com].

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lexington Police by calling (859) 258-3600 or submitting a tip through LexIDme.com [lexidme.com].

Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com [bluegrasscrimestoppers.com].