Bronx, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a man connected to an attempted criminal sexual act in the 42 Precinct. According to police, the incident occurred on Friday inside Crotona Park when a 39-year-old female victim was approached by an unknown individual.
After a brief conversation, the individual left but later returned and exposed himself, attempting to have the victim perform a sexual act upon him. The victim managed to separate herself from the individual, who was last seen fleeing from the park. EMS removed the victim to Saint Barnabas Hospital in stable condition for evaluation.
The individual is described as a male with a light complexion, short curly hair, and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and black sandals.
Media related to the incident is available at DCPI. Those with information regarding this incident are urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.