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Sheriff's Deputies responded to a complaint of inappropriate touching at Myers Park Saturday.  The incident allegedly took place in the swimming area.  A life guard was notified that a man had inappropriately touched a 12 year old boy.  At the time of the incident there was not enough evidence to charge the man, but Wednesday Town Supervisor Scott Pinney reported to the Town Board that he has taken action to prevent another such incident on Town property.

"After talking to the Sheriff's deputies (Park Superintendent) Steve Colt and I decided to write a letter to be served to the person who was involved, even though he was not charged," Pinney told the board.  "He was served papers saying he is not allowed in town parks indefinitely."

The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance with the investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office at 607-257-1345.

Some board members were aware the letter had been written.  Pinney told them it had been served earlier Wednesday.

"We moved very quickly on that," Pinney said.  "I didn't want to not tell the board, but there was an urgency."

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