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La Mesa Police looking into harassment claims at local business

Posted at 2:24 PM, Jan 20, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-20 17:42:41-05

LA MESA, Calif. (KGTV) — La Mesa Police are looking into a harassment claims after a disturbing video captured outside a local business circulated online.

Police said they were aware of reports regarding Peter's Men Apparel, a local men's clothing retailer on La Mesa Blvd. Police told 10News they've received at least two crime reports — one for battery and one for lewd act in public — in regards to separate incidents at the store on Saturday, Jan. 18.

The video that sparked outrage appeared to show a man sitting outside the store with his hands up a woman's shirt, according to the original post's caption.

Police added they "will be following up with any potential victims."

Anyone with any information related to the case is encouraged to call La Mesa Police at 619-667-1400.