SAN DIEGO–Detectives arrested a 17 year–old juvenile responsible for a series of assaults targeting women, San Diego police said Wednesday.

The incidents were first reported mid-December and occurred in the Otay Mesa West and Ocean Crest communities. The last incident occurred on January 11. The suspect would approach women from behind and attempt to pull down their pants or lift their skirts as they were walking on the sidewalk or in front of a business.

San Diego police is asking for anyone who may have been a victim, or has witnessed an incident to contact the department at (619) 531-2000.