Man broke into Bronx home, sexually assaulted teenager: cops

Suspect in Bronx break-in, sex assault.
Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- There's a scary guy on the loose in the Bronx.

Cops released surveillance video of a man wanted for breaking into a home on Kelly Street and Leggett Ave in the Longwood section. Once inside he grabbed a 16-year-old's hand and placed it over his genitals.

The victim broke free and the suspect fled the scene.

The suspect was described as a black male between 20 and 30-years-old. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt, red sweatpants, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information in regard to the identity of this male 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 CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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