Young girl groped on nyc bus, police seeking suspect

Young Girl Groped on NYC Bus, Police Seeking Suspect

July 17, 2024

NEW YORK, NY — Authorities are on the lookout for a man involved in an unsettling incident on a Q43 bus in New York City. On Tuesday, at approximately 2:05 PM, a 16-year-old female passenger reported that an unidentified man performed a lewd act and touched her leg while onboard the bus traveling southbound near Hillside Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard.

The suspect, described as a thin-built male with a medium complexion, was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers.

Young girl groped on nyc bus, police seeking suspect
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Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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