Cops searching for man who groped woman, 25, on Bronx street

A picture of the man who groped a woman in the Bronx two weeks ago.
A picture of the man who groped a woman in the Bronx two weeks ago. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for a man who groped a 25-year-old woman in the Bronx two weeks ago.

The woman was walking near the intersection of Walton Avenue and East 170th Street in Mt. Eden on Feb. 4 around 8:40 p.m., when the man approached her from behind, according to officials.

The attacker wrapped his arms around her shoulders and grabbed her breasts, authorities said.

The attacker fled on foot. The victim was not injured in the incident.

Police are asking anyone with information on the attack to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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