A schoolgirl was sexually assaulted by a man who tricked his way into her home by pretending to be a plumber.

The victim was alone with a school friend when the unknown man buzzed her flat claiming he had a package to deliver.

When the girl allowed him into the block of flats he changed his story and said he was a plumber who was there to fix a washing machine.

The girl became worried and rang 999, police said.

The man told the girl that he needed to use the toilet and he went upstairs.

The victim followed him and he then pushed her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her.

After the assault he fled the flat in Bethnal Green, east London.

Detectives want speak to a man who was seen leaving the block around the time of the incident.

Questions: Police say this man was seen leaving the flats around the time of the incident

It is believed this man went to a nearby mini cab office, where he hired a taxi and was later dropped off at St Stephens Road in Bethnal Green.

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The man called the intercom of the flat, located in Canrobret Street, Bethnal Green, and told the girl he had a delivery on May 14 this year.

When the young girl, who was in the flat with another schoolgirl, let him into the block the man changed his tale claiming he was a plumber.

He told the victim he needed to fix their washing machine and entered the flat, at about 6.25pm. The girl began to grow worried and dialled 999 as the man told the schoolgirl he needed to go upstairs to use toilet.

As the victim followed him he is believed to have pushed her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her, fleeing the flat after the incident.

Police appeal: investigators believe this man may have vital information Investigating officers are trying to trace a man seen on CCTV footage inside a mini cab office, who was seen leaving the block of flats around the same time of the attack.

Police believe the man in the images went to a nearby mini cab office, hired a taxi and was later dropped off at St Stephens Road, Bethnal Green.

He is thought to be of South Asian descent, specifically Bengali, aged in his 30s, with short dark hair. In the CCTV images he is wearing a short-sleeved shirt, dark trousers and is carrying a small satchel.

Investigating officer DC Sean Simpson said: The victim has been utterly traumatised by what happened to her and we are working with her family to support her.

We are extremely keen to speak to this man, who we believe may have information that could assist the investigation. If you are this man or you recognise him, please call me.

A 22-year-old man from Tower Hamlets was previously arrested in connection with the incident and was later released, with no further action, police said.

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Police hunt for man who said he was a plumber to sexually assault schoolgirl

The man called the intercom of the flat, located in Canrobret Street, Bethnal Green, and told the girl he had a delivery on May 14 this year.

When the young girl, who was in the flat with another schoolgirl, let him into the block the man changed his tale claiming he was a plumber.

He told the victim he needed to fix their washing machine and entered the flat, at about 6.25pm. The girl began to grow worried and dialled 999 as the man told the schoolgirl he needed to go upstairs to use toilet.

As the victim followed him he is believed to have pushed her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her, fleeing the flat after the incident.

Police appeal: investigators believe this man may have vital information Investigating officers are trying to trace a man seen on CCTV footage inside a mini cab office, who was seen leaving the block of flats around the same time of the attack.

Police believe the man in the images went to a nearby mini cab office, hired a taxi and was later dropped off at St Stephens Road, Bethnal Green.

He is thought to be of South Asian descent, specifically Bengali, aged in his 30s, with short dark hair. In the CCTV images he is wearing a short-sleeved shirt, dark trousers and is carrying a small satchel.

Investigating officer DC Sean Simpson said: The victim has been utterly traumatised by what happened to her and we are working with her family to support her.

We are extremely keen to speak to this man, who we believe may have information that could assist the investigation. If you are this man or you recognise him, please call me.

A 22-year-old man from Tower Hamlets was previously arrested in connection with the incident and was later released, with no further action, police said.

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture detected the first incidence in the Bay Area of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) Oct. 6. The pest causes a disease that kills citrus trees.

Much of the threat is to citrus trees in residential areas since much of California's citrus industry is located outside of the Bay Area, according to the CDFA.

As a result, the department is quarantining an area in Santa Clara County, where the pest was found earlier this month, according to a department news release and Steve Lyle, director, CDFA public affairs office.

"It's not just a commercial threat," Lyle said of the disease, which has no affect on humans.

"The disease is what we're really worried about," Lyle said.

Because the infested area is small, the CDFA is hoping to eliminate the pest rather than simply control its spread.

Lyle couldn't say how much citrus is grown by homeowners in the Bay Area, but anecdotally citrus grown in Bay Area yards is quite common, he said.

Joel Nelsen, president, California Citrus Mutual, a nonprofit citrus growers association, echoed Lyle's comments about the impact on homeowners in affected area. Nelsen said homeowners will be asked to help stop the spread of the pest before it infects trees.

The CDFA is asking residents of the quarantine area to avoid transporting citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus trees and leaves of the curry tree from the quarantined area. The psyllids can infect citrus trees and related species such as curry trees.

Lyle said the disease has been detected only once in California. That was in Los Angeles County two years ago.

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY (CBS SF) The California Department of Food and Agriculture detected the first incidence in the Bay Area of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) Oct. 6. The pest causes a disease that kills citrus trees.

Much of the threat is to citrus trees in residential areas since much of Californias citrus industry is located outside of the Bay Area, according to the CDFA.

As a result, the department is quarantining an area in Santa Clara County, where the pest was found earlier this month, according to a department news release and Steve Lyle, director, CDFA public affairs office.

Its not just a commercial threat, Lyle said of the disease, which has no affect on humans.

The disease is what were really worried about, Lyle said.

Because the infested area is small, the CDFA is hoping to eliminate the pest rather than simply control its spread.

Lyle couldnt say how much citrus is grown by homeowners in the Bay Area, but anecdotally citrus grown in Bay Area yards is quite common, he said.

Joel Nelsen, president, California Citrus Mutual, a nonprofit citrus growers association, echoed Lyles comments about the impact on homeowners in affected area. Nelsen said homeowners will be asked to help stop the spread of the pest before it infects trees.

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CHICAGO, IL - A cockroach embarrassed a Chicago official in charge of pest control when it took a stroll near him in full view of some aldermen, and its stunt just might have cost it and its buddies their lives.

After Thursday's hearing in the City Council chambers, Fleet and Facilities Management Commissioner David Reynolds had his office call a private contractor to come down to City Hall and do some exterminating.

The cockroach couldn't have picked a worse time to show its antenna on the wall of the City Council chambers: just as Reynolds was testifying during a budget hearing. Alderman Brendan Reilly wondered aloud how much money in Reynolds' department budget was devoted to pest control.

"I was mortified," Reynolds told reporters after the laughter died down.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Reynolds said he's proud of the condition of the city's facilities, before adding that there is no way a 103-year-old building with lots of places for bugs to hide is ever going to be pest free.

It doesn't help that City Hall attracts scores of visitors every day. Many workers bring lunches that they eat at their desks or in the hallways. The cockroaches are more than happy to dine on whatever people leave behind or drop on the floor.

"We often just end up chasing them around," Reynolds said.

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Original hardwood flooring, whitewashed brick and a kitchen with a 1950s OKeefe & Merritt oven add to the vintage appeal of this updated bungalow abode found in the heart of Abbot Kinney. Through French doors, interiors flow freely onto a patio setting that receives shade from a great avocado tree. A detached garage moonlights as an alternate living space and home office.

Location: 1744 Washington Way, Venice, 90291

Asking price: $1.565 million

Year built: 1925

House size: 952 square feet, two bedrooms, one bathroom

Lot size: 4,204 square feet

Features: Original hardwood floors, French doors, custom built-ins, updated kitchen with OKeefe and Merritt oven, dining area, formal living room with stack fireplace, patio, avocado tree, garage

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