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PD: Family friend accused of sexually abusing teen girls in Phoenix

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PHOENIX — A south Phoenix man was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing two young teenage girls.

Phoenix police report that they arrested 27-year-old Adriano Vicente Romero on Monday at his home near 19th Avenue and Buckeye Road.

Romero has been accused of sexually abusing two young teen girls of a family friend.

The incidents allegedly occurred over the summer, and again this week.

Romero is being held on a $500,000 bond for multiple counts of sexual abuse and sexual conduct with a minor.