NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NYPD is asking the public to help identify a man accused of approaching a 25-year-old woman from behind, lifting her off the ground and forcibly touching her during an early-morning attack in Upper Manhattan.
The incident happened at approximately 2:59 a.m. Aug. 13 near 10th Avenue and West 213th Street within the NYPD’s 34th Precinct, according to an alert released by NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Police said the unidentified individual grabbed the woman’s chest and between her legs after lifting her from the ground. He then dropped the victim and fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Key Points
- NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking an unidentified man wanted for forcible touching.
- Police say the suspect lifted a 25-year-old woman off the ground and grabbed her chest and between her legs.
- The attack occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Aug. 13 near 10th Avenue and West 213th Street.
Woman Lifted Off Ground During Attack, NYPD Says
The woman was near 10th Avenue and West 213th Street when the unidentified individual approached her from behind, according to police.
Investigators said he lifted the woman off the ground before grabbing her chest and between her legs.
The suspect then dropped the woman and ran from the area. NYPD Crime Stoppers did not provide information about injuries to the victim in its public alert.
No arrest had been announced in connection with the case.
NYPD Crime Stoppers Seeks Tips
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the wanted individual or has information about the incident to contact investigators.
Tips can be submitted to the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Information can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or through @NYPDTips on X.
Where did the alleged forcible touching happen?
The incident occurred near 10th Avenue and West 213th Street within the NYPD’s 34th Precinct in Upper Manhattan.
What does the NYPD say happened to the woman?
Police say an unidentified man approached the 25-year-old from behind, lifted her off the ground and grabbed her chest and between her legs before dropping her and fleeing.
How can someone provide information to the NYPD?
Tips can be submitted anonymously through NYPD Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS or through the department’s online Crime Stoppers system.
Sources: NYPD Crime Stoppers public alert.
