Nypd seeks suspect accused of molesting teen girl on bronx street

NYPD Seeks Suspect Accused of Molesting Teen Girl on Bronx Street

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June 30, 2026

Police released surveillance images of a man wanted after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly groped while walking in the Bronx.

Bronx, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with a forcible touching incident involving a teenage girl in the Bronx.

According to the NYPD Crime Stoppers, the incident occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, outside 61 East 182nd Street within the confines of the 46th Precinct.

Teen approached from behind

Police said a 17-year-old girl was walking along the street when an unidentified man approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks over her clothing.

The suspect fled the area on foot in an unknown direction before officers arrived. Authorities have not released additional information about the suspect or a possible motive.

Public asked to help identify suspect

Detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the incident to contact investigators.

“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782),” the department said in its alert.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by messaging @NYPDTips on X.


Key Points

  • NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of forcibly touching a 17-year-old girl in the Bronx.
  • Police said the victim was approached from behind outside 61 East 182nd Street before the suspect fled on foot.
  • Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Related: New York City Police Department, NYPD Crime Stoppers, Bronx, 46th Precinct, Forcible Touching

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