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Murray police searching for man who reportedly groped teenager in a clothing store

(Photo courtesy Murray Police) Police are asking anyone who can identify this man to contact them.

(Photo courtesy Murray Police) Police are asking anyone who can identify this man to contact them.

Murray Police are searching for a man who reportedly groped a 17-year-old girl at a clothing store last week.

According to police, the teenager was shopping at a Burlington Coat Factory at 5976 S. State St. at about 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 when the man touched her inappropriately and tried to pull her into a restroom at the store. The girl managed to free herself from the man.

Police have provided both a photo of the man they believe was involved and a photo of the car he is believed to have been driving. Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call Murray Police dispatch at 801-840-4000 or Det. Smith at 801-264-2552. Please reference case 18C021997.