Thursday, June 25, 2009

BARNEGAT POLICE SEEK THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN TRACKING DOWN A GROPER

By: Rosetta Key

Barnegat Police are trying to track down a man who allegedly groped a woman near a township park late last month. Police Lieutenant Pat Shaffery says the incident occurred on first street when the unknown white male with a heavy Middle-Eastern or Indian accent, pulled up along side a female who was walking and asked her for directions. Police say after the directions where given, the male gave the female a huge during which time he squeezed her buttocks. The male then fled the area as another resident was approaching. The suspect is described as 5"6, medium build, salt and pepper hair, medium complexion with dark circles under his eyes. He was wearing an olive green jacket and blue pants at the time. The witness also said he was operating a tan or gold Nissan sedan. You can view a composite sketch at our news blog at wobm.com. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective Maryann Cirulli at 609-698-5000 x223. To remain anonymous, contact the TIPS line at 609-660-TIPS (8477).

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