NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a groping incident aboard a New York City MTA bus on Thursday. According to detectives, an unknown black male approached a 15-year-old girl and grabbed her buttocks.
Police said the incident happened at around 7:50 am as she rode the bus en route to school on the BX19 bus near Tremont and University Avenue.
Detectives with the 46th Precinct are asking the public to assist in identifying the unknown male suspect.
The man exited the bus before the police responded. Police are offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Tips can be sent to the NYC Crime Stoppers website anonymously.