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Man in Pea Coat Groped and Punched Woman in Bushwick, Police Say

By DNAinfo Staff on April 10, 2013 10:17pm

 Police were looking for this suspect in connection with the assault and groping of a woman in Bushwick, the NYPD said.
Police were looking for this suspect in connection with the assault and groping of a woman in Bushwick, the NYPD said.
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By Christian McLamb

Special to DNAinfo.com New York

BUSHWICK — Police are looking for a pea coat-wearing man who allegedly groped and punched a 23-year-old woman in Bushwick in February.

The suspect approached the victim from behind near Saint Nicholas Avenue and Grove Street on Feb. 20, police said. He then groped her and punched her in the face, the NYPD said.

Police described the suspect as a 5-foot-9 man, last seen wearing a pea coat, scarf, knit hat and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.