Santa Maria police arrested a 25-year-old man Friday after officers responded to a reported sexual battery near Santa Maria High School.
Police say the incident happened at about 12:50 p.m.
They say a man approached and inappropriately touched a female high school student. The man then fought with several bystanders who tried to detain him.
Police say officers took the suspect, identified as Miguel Bolanos Robles, into custody after a short foot pursuit.
The Santa Maria Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information to contact the department at (805) 928-3781.
