TORRANCE, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities arrested a 49-year-old teacher from a Torrance school on suspicion of sexually assaulting a former student.
Detectives headed to South Torrance High School Monday around 1:30 p.m. to investigate a tip received from a member of the public regarding a 2012 sexual assault.
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Authorities said the assault involved a teacher and former student, who was a minor at the time. No further details were provided.
After detectives conducted a preliminary investigation, Kevin McElwee, of San Pedro, was arrested in connection to the crime. Authorities are now reviewing evidence to possibly identify more victims.
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Anyone with more information is urged to call the Torrance Police Department at (310) 328-3456.
Kevin McElwee, 49, of San Pedro, is shown in a mugshot provided by Torrance police.