NYPD Releases Video of Suspect in Groping of 9-Year-Old Girl

What to Know

  • A 9-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man in a Bronx elevator on Monday, police say
  • The man followed the girl onto the elevator, where he kissed and groped her, according to police
  • Police released new video of the suspect on Friday after releasing a sketch of him earlier in the week

The NYPD released new video on Friday of a man they suspect corned and groped a 9-year-old girl in a Bronx elevator. 

The video comes a day after the NYPD released a sketch of the suspect. 

The girl was on an elevator at an apartment building in Williamsbridge Monday night when the sexual predator attacked.

Police say he tried to pull her closer to him, but she pushed him away. He then allegedly leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

When the elevator doors opened, the man blocked the girl from exiting and groped her, according to police. He then ran away. 

The suspect is believed to be in his late teens or early 20s. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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