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Victim Snaps Photo Of Alleged Times Square Groper

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are looking for a man who allegedly groped a woman in Times Square.

The 20-year-old woman, who authorities said was grabbed from behind, told police the suspect touched her breast and buttocks as she walked near Broadway.

The incident occurred around 8:55 p.m. on Friday night. The suspect fled, but the victim was able to snap a cell phone photo of the alleged perp.

The suspect is described as approximately 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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