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Search for Sexual Battery Suspect Impersonating Police

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who posed as a police officer and sexually battered a woman.

Deputies believe the suspect may be traveling to Miami-Dade County.

A composite sketch of the suspect was released Wednesday.

The incident happened Tuesday at the victim's home in Bonita Springs.

The suspect wore what appeared to be a police tactical vest and police-type insignia, deputies said.

According to the police report, the suspect presented himself as a police officer, so the victim felt no reason to dispute him and allowed him to enter her home.

That's when the man sexually battered the woman.

Deputies said another woman and a 4-year old child were inside the home at the time of the incident. They were not hurt.

The suspect fled the area in a silver or tan sedan.

Anyone with information is asked to call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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