"The NYPD put out a 'Wanted for a forcible touching' alert on April 9 through its Crime Stoppers social channels, sharing details of the encounter and asking the public to help identify the suspect."
"In New York, nonconsensual contact with another person's sexual or intimate parts is charged as forcible touching, a class A misdemeanor."
"Police appeals for tips in forcible touching cases have been surfacing across Brooklyn in recent months, as investigators lean on public video and witness accounts in cases with limited leads."
"Anyone affected by sexual violence can contact the national RAINN hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or use RAINN's online chat for confidential, round-the-clock support."
A man allegedly groped a 20-year-old woman in Brooklyn on April 1. The NYPD issued a 'Wanted for a forcible touching' alert on April 9. Investigators are asking for tips from the public, including any cellphone video of the incident. Forcible touching is classified as a class A misdemeanor in New York. Police have noted an increase in similar cases across Brooklyn, relying on public assistance and surveillance footage. Resources for survivors of sexual violence are available through national and local hotlines.
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