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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­police arrest man for allegedly grabbing and groping woman

The woman was walking in southeast Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­near Fraser and 63 Avenue when the alleged assault took place
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The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Department says the alleged assault took place as the woman was walking in southeast Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­near Fraser and 63 Avenue.

A man has been arrested for sexual assault after grabbing a woman from behind as she was walking in southeast Vancouver.

According to a from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Department the alleged assault took place just before 9 p.m. on May 10 when the young woman was walking near Fraser and 63 Avenue. The man allegedly grabbed her then groped her. When she screamed, he fled.

The young woman ran home and the police were called. Based on her description, the suspect was located in the area. He was then arrested for sexual assault and taken to jail.

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