Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly followed a 52-year-old woman into her Woodhaven building and groped her.
The incident happened in the vestibule of the victim’s building just after midnight on Saturday. After following the woman, the suspect grabbed the woman’s buttocks, authorities said. The victim then screamed and the suspect fled southbound on Jamaica Avenue.
Cops have released a video of the suspect entering the building, and describe him as Hispanic and in his late teens. He was wearing a Pirates baseball hat and a black T-shirt with the number 18 on the back.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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