MANHATTAN, NY – Police are searching for a man accused of forcibly touching a woman inside a Midtown 7-Eleven last week, authorities said.
According to the NYPD, the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 7-Eleven located at 478 Third Avenue, within the area covered by the 17th Precinct. Investigators said a 31-year-old woman was shopping inside the store when an unidentified individual approached her from behind and touched her buttocks before quickly leaving the scene.
The victim was not injured, and police are now reviewing security footage from inside the convenience store as part of their investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted confidentially online at the Crime Stoppers website or by messaging @NYPDTips on X.
Key Points: Suspect sought after woman groped inside Manhattan 7-Eleven, police say – Manhattan
- A 31-year-old woman was groped inside a 7-Eleven at 478 Third Avenue Wednesday afternoon
- The suspect approached the victim from behind and then fled the scene
- The NYPD is seeking information through Crime Stoppers