Suffolk County police said they are investigating after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted Sunday morning in Huntington.

The 16-year-old was walking with a friend at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Prospect Street, about 100 feet south of Main Street, when she was sexually assaulted by a man, police said.

The man was described as between the ages of 20 and 25 years old, with short hair on the side and long hair on top, according to a news release. He had acne, a scar on his forehead, and was wearing dark-colored shorts, a light colored hooded sweatshirt and white sneakers.

He ran away toward Main Street, police said. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Suffolk County police Second Squad detectives are asking anyone with information to call them at 631-854-8252 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship. Credit: Newsday

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship. Credit: Newsday

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