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Police: Man Wanted For Groping Woman In Bronx Building

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The search is on for a man police said assaulted a woman in the Bronx.

It happened on May 9 at a building near University Avenue and West 197th Street in Kingsbridge Heights.

The 26-year-old victim said the man followed her into the building before groping and fondling her from behind.

The suspect ran off when the woman yelled for help.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18 years old, 5'8" tall, and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater, light colored jeans, red sneakers, glasses and earphones.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS, visit the Crime Stoppers website, or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577.

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