Woman targeted after turning down stranger’s request
New York, NY – A woman walking inside an Upper West Side building was approached for her phone number and then groped when she refused, as the suspect fled and remains at large.
The incident occurred Monday, April 27 at approximately 3:20 p.m. inside 808 Columbus Avenue within the confines of the 24th Precinct, according to NYPD Crimestoppers.
Police said the 27-year-old victim was approached by an unidentified man who asked for her number. When she declined and turned away, the suspect grabbed her buttocks before running off on foot in an unknown direction.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect has not been identified, and no arrests have been made as of the latest update.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact NYPD Crimestoppers.
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Key Points
- Woman groped after declining man’s request for phone number
- Incident occurred inside Upper West Side building on Columbus Avenue
- Suspect fled on foot and remains unidentified