NEW YORK, NY – A 36-year-old female was forcibly touched by an unidentified male while walking near Greeley Square Park, prompting an NYPD investigation.
The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 10:10 p.m. The victim was approached from behind by an unknown individual who grabbed her buttocks before fleeing the area. The victim was not physically injured in the event. The individual was last seen near the intersection of 6th Avenue and West 34th Street.
The suspect is described as a male approximately 6’1″ tall, with a dark complexion and thin build. He was last seen wearing a black and white baseball cap, an orange sweater with black stripes, and black pants.
The NYPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.