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The NYPD has given YWN security camera footage from an incident in Williamsburg on Sunday morning, when a man inappropriately touched a child.
As YWN reported, on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at approximately 9:23AM, in front of 551 Flushing Avenue near Nostrand Avenue, a suspect approached an 11-year-old male from behind and touched his groin area while the victim was waiting for the bus. The victim then fled from the location while the suspect fled on foot towards The Marcy Houses. The victim did not sustain physical injuries as a result of this incident.
The suspect is described: as White male, approximately 20 year of age, 5’09” in height 180 pounds, wearing blue shorts, black jacket and black sneakers.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
(Fred Silverstein – YWN)
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