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June 4th was my birthday. Around midnight, I was walking from the metro to my apartment after a night of dancing with some friends. A man, about 5’8 or 5’9 came up seemingly out of nowhere, with a cup in his hand. Because of the cup, I thought he wanted money, so I said: “I don’t have any cash.” He chuckled and said, “I don’t want cash,” upon which point he looked me up and down. I was seriously disgusted, and scared too. On my birthday!

Submitted by Anonymous on 06/08/10

Location:New York Ave NW & 1st St. NW

Time of Harassment: Night (7:30P-12A)

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