The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man who attacked a 66-year-old woman on Indian Rocks Beach. According to a media release from PCSO, 44-year-old Timothy James Graham Jr. was arrested for Robbery, Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older, Tampering with Physical Evidence, False Imprisonment, Tampering with a Witness, and Exposure of Sexual Organs.

Around 5:15 a.m., deputies responded to the area of 10th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach following a call from a 66-year-old female victim. According to detectives, the victim was walking northbound on Indian Rocks Beach when she witnessed Graham jogging on the beach near the dunes. Once the victim reached 16th Avenue, she turned around and began walking southbound before passing Graham.

Detectives say the victim noticed Graham following her with his penis exposed while masturbating. The victim called 911 while attempting to flee. Graham allegedly tackled her from behind and pinned her to the ground. He is accused of taking the victim’s cell phone and tossing it into the sand. Detectives allege Graham began to thrust against the victim while still masturbating.

At one point, he allegedly got up, took the victim’s phone, and fled the area. Graham was later captured by responding deputies. Authorities say he has a lengthy criminal record with an arrest in November 2023 for Exposure of Sexual Organs. He also spent 21 years in prison for Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Arson.