The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached photo and video who is sought for questioning regarding a forcible touching incident that occurred in Norwood, located in the 52nd Precinct.

It was reported to police that on Monday, July 4, at around 4 p.m., in front of 3083 Webster Avenue, a 34-year-old female victim was out walking, when an unknown individual riding a Citi bike approached her from behind.

 

A police spokesperson said, ‘The individual slapped the victim in the buttocks with an open hand before fleeing southbound on Webster Avenue, making right onto East Mosholu Parkway North, heading westbound to parts unknown.”

The individual is described as an adult male, has a thin build, brown eyes, a medium complexion, a goatee, and has short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark colored pants, a Nike black backpack, a black New York Mets baseball cap, and black sneakers.

A surveillance photo and video of the unidentified man taken in front of 320 East 204th Street are attached.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.