17-year-old nyc girl groped inside brooklyn train station
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17-Year-Old NYC GIrl Groped Inside Brooklyn Train Station

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May 25, 2024

BROOKLYN, NY – The NYPD is on the lookout for a suspect involved in an assault at the Avenue H train station on Thursday. At around 12:20 PM, a 17-year-old female was accosted while walking in the station’s mezzanine area.

The suspect, described as a male about 5’8″ tall with a dark complexion and medium build, approached the victim from behind and slapped her buttocks before fleeing the scene. He was last seen running southbound on East 15 Street. The individual sports orange hair, facial hair, and tattoos on his left arm, and was wearing a black skull cap, dark green tank top, gray sweatpants, and white sneakers at the time of the incident.

17-year-old nyc girl groped inside brooklyn train station
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Fortunately, the victim was not injured. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in apprehending the suspect and ensuring the safety of commuters.

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