Suspect wanted for at least three groping incidents in Astoria

ASTORIA (WABC) -- Police in Queens are searching for a suspect wanted for groping at least three women in Astoria.

The first incident happened on Thursday, April 2nd at approximately 11 a.m. on 34th Avenue.

The suspect approached the 33 year-old woman while riding a bicycle and grabbed her buttocks.

Then, on Wednesday, April 15th at around 8:45 p.m., the suspect approached a 29-year-old victim while riding a bicycle and struck her on the buttocks with his hand as she was walking in near 35th Avenue and 41st Street.

Just a day later at 11 a.m. the suspect, again on a bike, approached a 30-year-old woman on 36th Avenue and struck her on the buttocks with his hand.

Police say they are looking for a Hispanic man with a medium to dark complexion, 5'4" to 5'8" tall, and a medium to stocky build.

He was last seen wearing a light blue rain jacket and a light blue and white baseball hat.

Anyone with information in regard to these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).