NEW YORK CITY, NY – A sexual abuse incident occurred on Monday, at approximately 9:20 PM.

The New York City Police Department is asking to the public for assistance in identifying a male suspect linked to the case.

The incident involved an unknown man approaching an 11-year-old boy inside a restroom at 4 Whitehall Street Ferry Terminal.

The boy managed to leave the restroom unharmed, while the suspect fled on a ferry headed for Staten Island.

The individual in question is described as having a light complexion and was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a red bag.