MAMARONECK, New York (WABC) — A woman who was walking home with friends over the weekend when she was attacked and forcibly touched by a man in the Village of Mamaroneck, police said.<\/p>\n
It happened around 1:20 a.m. Saturday near Florence Street and Halstead Avenue.<\/p>\n
Authorities said three women were walking home after leaving a local business when a man approached one of them from behind and grabbed her.<\/p>\n
Police said the suspect forced the woman to the ground during a struggle and groped her before running off when the victim’s friends stepped in to help.<\/p>\n
The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s, about 5-foot-10 with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and a black cloth covering his face.<\/p>\n
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing the area as they work to identify the suspect.<\/p>\n
Police are asking residents and businesses with security or doorbell camera footage from Florence Street, Halstead Avenue and surrounding areas between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Saturday to contact investigators.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department’s Investigations Division at (914) 777-1122. Anonymous tips will be accepted.<\/p>\n
Police also reminded residents to stay aware of their surroundings, travel in groups when possible and report suspicious activity immediately.<\/p>\n
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