The New York City Police Department is investigating and incident that took place on Sunday at approximately 3:30 pm.
Police siad a 17-year-old female victim was in the vicinity of 48 Street and 5 Avenue when an unidentified individual approached her from behind and pressed his groin against her buttocks over her clothing.
“The victim then observed that the individual was exposing himself. The individual fled the location on foot, traveling southbound on 5 Avenue. There were no injuries reported,” the NYPD said.
The sought individual is described as a male with light complexion. He is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and in his 20s.