Police seek suspect in forcible touching incident on BX 12 bus

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Suspect sought for allegedly groping a woman on a Bronx bus last month

Police are looking for a man accused of groping a woman on a crowded BX 12 bus earlier this month.

The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at around 2:40 p.m. when the suspect approached a 30-year-old woman from behind and touched her buttocks. Following the act, he quickly exited the bus and fled on foot to an unknown location.

The suspect is described as having a slim-build and a light complexion. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a tan hooded sweatshirt and a grey jacket with a distinctive Chicago Bulls logo.

Police have released a photo of the suspect.

The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Division encourages anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).