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Police: Man accused of sexually abusing woman in basement of Brooklyn building

Police search for suspect in Brooklyn sex abuse
Police search for suspect in Brooklyn sex abuse 00:24

NEW YORK -- Police are searching for a man accused of sexual abuse in Brooklyn.

The alleged incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on March 13 inside a building near Myrtle and Nostrand avenues. 

Police said a 28-year-old woman was working in the basement when the man groped her, pushed her to the ground and tried to pull off her pants. 

The suspect allegedly ran off when the woman screamed. 

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.  

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