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Woman Snaps Photo Of Man Accused Of Stroking Her Leg On '4' Train

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are looking for a man accused of stroking a woman's leg on the 4 train in Brooklyn Thursday evening.

The 24-year-old victim said she was on the southbound 4 train around 7:38 p.m. when a man approached her and stroked her left leg multiple times.

The woman was able to snap a photo of the alleged groper before fleeing from the train.

He is described as a  Hispanic or Asian man, approximately 50 years-old, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds with short salt and pepper hair. The suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, a black cap and carrying a black book bag.

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.

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