Police are searching for a cyclist accused of grabbing a 16-year-old girl from behind before fleeing the scene in Brooklyn.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a forcible touching incident involving a teenage girl in Brooklyn.
According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on May 5 near the intersection of Avenue T and Coney Island Avenue within the confines of the 61st Precinct.
Suspect Approached Victim on Bicycle
Investigators said a 16-year-old girl was walking in the area when an unidentified individual approached her from behind while riding a bicycle.
Police allege the suspect grabbed the victim’s buttocks before immediately fleeing the location on the bicycle.
The individual was last seen heading in an unknown direction.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities have not released a description of the suspect and no arrests have been made.
The NYPD is continuing to investigate and is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or by messaging @NYPDTips on X.
Key Points
• NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of forcibly touching a 16-year-old girl in Brooklyn.
• Police said the suspect approached the victim from behind on a bicycle near Avenue T and Coney Island Avenue.
• The suspect allegedly grabbed the victim before fleeing, and investigators are seeking public assistance.