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Surrey Mounties have arrested a man in connection with a series of sex assaults in the city.

At around 2 a.m. Saturday, Surrey RCMP received a report of an assault of a teenager in the 14800-block of 73 Avenue.

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A 17 year-old girl was walking on 73 Avenue when she was assaulted from behind by an unknown man, according to RCMP.

The youth broke free and reported the incident to the police. Officers in the area located an adult man driving a grey Honda Accord, and identified him as a person of interest.

Following an investigation, he was arrested on Sunday in connection with four similar incidents of sexual assault between April 24 and Saturday.

He has been released from custody as the investigation continues.

Surrey RCMP is warning residents to keep their head up, stay alert and be aware of their surroundings.

They also say residents should walk with others when possible, and avoid isolated areas.