The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this video who they say is wanted in connection with a sexual abuse incident that occurred in front of 1522 University Avenue in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx. Video courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is wanted in connection with a sexual abuse incident that occurred in the section of The Bronx.
Police said that on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at around 7 p.m., a 16-year-old female victim was at a bus stop waiting for the “BX3” in front of 1522 University Avenue, when an unidentified person approached her from behind. They said he began to perform a lewd act and then fled the location on foot, traveling northbound on University Avenue to parts unknown. They said there were no injuries reported.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Police said the suspect is described as male, has a dark complexion, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, a black sweater, black pants, and black sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding 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 by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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