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Police in El Monte were asking for the public's help Friday in identifying a man who grabbed a 10-year-old girl on her way to school and sexually assaulted her.

The girl was approached by the man around 7:15 a.m. Friday as she walked alone near the corner of Tyler Avenue and Dodson Street, according to a news release from the El Monte Police Department.

The man tried to engaged the girl in conversation, speaking only Spanish, the release stated.

When the girl tried to walk away, the man grabbed her from behind and hugged her while fondling her breast area over her clothing, according to police.

A school bus arrived and scared the attacker away. He fled in a silver four-door compact car, possibly a Toyota Corolla, the release stated.

The attacker was described as a Hispanic man in his 50s, standing 5 foot 7 inches tall with salt-and-pepper hair and pock marks on his face.

Extra police patrols were ordered for all area schools, the release stated.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the El Monte Police Department at 626-580-2114. Any additional information may also be submitted via email at tips@empd.org.