"Police have described the incident as forcible touching, which New York Penal Law §130.52 defines as intentionally touching another person's sexual or intimate parts to degrade that person or to gratify the actor. It is typically charged as a class A misdemeanor, according to New York Courts' guidance."
"The man approached the 37-year-old, engaged her in conversation, grabbed her buttocks over her clothing and then fled northbound on Albany Crescent, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers."
"Anyone who recognizes the man or has photos or video connected to the incident is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, submit an internet tip or message @NYPDTips. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500."
On February 17, 2026, a man approached a 37-year-old woman on a Kingsbridge Heights sidewalk near Albany Crescent and West 231st Street around 7:27 p.m. He engaged her in conversation before grabbing her buttocks over her clothing and fleeing northbound on Albany Crescent. The NYPD's Crime Stoppers unit issued a wanted alert on March 8 seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect. The incident, classified as forcible touching under New York Penal Law §130.52, is typically charged as a class A misdemeanor. The crime occurred within the NYPD's 50th Precinct covering Kingsbridge Heights, Riverdale, and nearby northwest Bronx areas. This case represents one of several recent public alerts about opportunistic groping incidents across New York City.
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