QUEENS, NY – A woman was able to defend herself from a man who was forcing himself upon her in Queens.
On Saturday, at around 1:58 PM, the broad daylight incident occurred in the vicinity of 27th Street and 30th Avenue. According to the report made to the police, a 20-year-old female was walking when an unknown male approached her.
The individual reached his hand up her shorts, specifically touching her private area, and then forcefully pushed her against a fence. However, the victim fought back, prompting the individual to flee on foot in the southbound direction on 27th Street towards 30th Avenue.
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries during the incident.
The individual responsible for this act is described as a male, approximately 5’10” tall, weighing around 165 lbs. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweater, black baseball hat, gray shorts, black sneakers, and carrying a red backpack.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Your assistance could be vital in helping the police apprehend the individual responsible for this offense.