A woman has been sexually assaulted in Georgetown, D.C. police said.

The victim told police that she was walking in the 3200 block of Cherry Hill Lane NW shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday when the suspect approached her from behind, groped her and fled.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, about 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall, with a slim build, dark straight shaggy hair and dark eyes. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and khaki shorts.

Anyone with information can call 202-727-9099. Tipsters can text message anonymous information to 50411.

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