9-year-old girl sexually assaulted at Edmonds grocery store



EDMONDS, Wash. -- A young girl was sexually assaulted Saturday afternoon while shopping at an Edmonds supermarket.

Edmonds Police say a mother and two girls were shopping at the Ranch 99 market on 22511 Highway 99 around 4 p.m. Saturday.

Police say surveillance video showed the male suspect followed the victim around the store before touching her in the private area.



The male suspect then ran off. He's described as white male in his 50s to 60s with a possible goatee.  He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and dark shorts.

If you know his name or have any other information, submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by using the P3 Tips App or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). It is anonymous and there is a cash reward of up to $1,000.