Photo courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individual seen in the attached photo who is sought for questioning in connection to an incident involving the alleged luring of a child which occurred in Claremont Village, located in the 42nd precinct.
It was reported to police that on Wednesday, June 2, at approximately 7 a.m., behind 420 East 169th Street, the person allegedly followed a 12-year-old girl and exposed his penis, while allegedly offering the girl money in an attempt to lure her. The victim fled and the man allegedly continued to follow her. No physical injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
A photo of the man is attached.
Earlier this week, Norwood News reported on how a 32-year-old man who worked at a daycare center in Norwood had been arrested for alleged crimes relating to child pornography.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident 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, anonymously, by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://
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