Homeless man accused of inappropriately touching 15-year-old girl walking to school
By Vanessa Laurent
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LAKE WORTH BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A 15-year-old girl’s report of inappropriate contact while walking to school has led to the arrest of a homeless man in Palm Beach County.
The victim informed a school police officer that she had been approached and touched inappropriately by an unknown man.
The suspect had previously approached the girl and her mother while they waited for a bus after shopping. According to the mother, the man made inappropriate comments and touched himself over his clothing.
After reporting the incident, the girl helped the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office identify the man by taking photos and videos. He was later confirmed to be James Whidby. He was arrested and charged with two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation.
The girl is now taking a different route to school, and the investigation continues.
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