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Man arrested for at least 3 sexual batteries in West Palm Beach

Detectives believe there are additional victims
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — West Palm Beach police said Tuesday they have identified a suspect involved in at least three sexual batteries in the city.

Michael Tyrone Lyles, 32, of West Palm Beach was identified through DNA.

Police said Lyles approached female pedestrians as they walked on various streets in the the city and either offered to give them a ride or used threats to coax them into secluded areas where he sexually battered them.

He used brass knuckles as a weapon, officials said.

Detectives believe there are additional victims.

Lyles was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on June 4.

Anyone who feels they have been a victim or has additional information is asked to call the department's 24-hour dispatch center at 561-822-1900 and ask for Detective Tatum.

If you have any information regarding the 2007 crimes with ties to the Town Center at Boca Raton, call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. You can remain anonymous.

You can also contact the detectives assigned to these cold cases using the information below:

Detective Scott Hanley
Boca Raton Police Department
shanley@myboca.us
561-338-1344

Detective William Springer
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
springerw@pbso.org
561-688-4013