MANHATTAN, N.Y. — An 18-year-old woman was groped by an unidentified individual on Wednesday morning near West 57th Street and 8th Avenue, according to police.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m., when the man approached the woman and grabbed her buttocks. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.
No injuries were reported following the incident, and authorities are investigating.
Police describe the suspect as a male with a medium build and light complexion, last seen wearing glasses, a black Adidas T-shirt, khaki shorts, and black shoes. The investigation is ongoing.
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