Man sought after groping teenage girl on brooklyn street

Man sought after groping teenage girl on Brooklyn street

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November 4, 2025

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Police are searching for a man who allegedly groped a teenage girl in broad daylight before fleeing the scene in Bensonhurst on Saturday afternoon.

The NYPD said the 16-year-old victim was walking near Bay 13th Street and 86th Street around 2:21 p.m. when an unidentified man approached and grabbed her buttock.

The suspect then ran off in an unknown direction, leaving the victim unharmed but shaken, police said.


Key Points

  • A 16-year-old girl was groped near Bay 13th Street and 86th Street in Bensonhurst
  • The suspect fled on foot and remains at large
  • Police released a description of the man and are seeking the public’s help

Police searching for suspect

Investigators described the suspect as a male with a light complexion, between 20 and 30 years old, approximately 5 feet tall, with a medium build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and a red cap. Detectives from the 62nd Precinct are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and canvassing the area for witnesses.

NYPD calls for public assistance

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspect to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline. Tips can be shared anonymously, and police emphasized that reports of sexual harassment and assault are taken seriously, with resources available for victims seeking support.

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