NYPD seeking to identify man who groped 14-year-old

NEW YORK, NY – Detectives with New York City’s 44th Precinct in the Bronx are asking the public to help them to identify a man who has been accused of groping a young teenage girl.

The incident happened Monday night at around 7:15 p.m. in the area of Walton Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx.

According to police, the man approached the young teenager and grabbed the 14-year-old’s breasts and buttocks.

He fled the scene, but not before he was captured on a nearby video surveillance camera.

Police are asking anyone who might know the man’s identity to call 1-800-577-TIPS.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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