Crime & Safety

(Nearby) Police: Suspect Grabbed Woman's Buttocks

Suspect still on the loose after Wednesday incident in Valley Stream.

Nassau County Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly grabbed a woman's buttocks in North Valley Stream Wednesday evening.

According to detectives, a 27-year-old female victim was standing at the corner of Morgan Street and Fletcher Avenue near Dutch Broadway around 5 p.m. when she was approached by an unknown black male suspect.

Police said the suspect pulled the woman close to him and grabbed her buttocks. The victim struggled with the suspect and was able to break free.

The suspect fled the scene on foot southbound on Fletcher Avenue, police said.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as approximately 20 years old, 5-foot-6 tall, 160 pounds, with short black hair, wearing blue jeans, Timberland work boots and a black jacket with “American Bold” on it.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.


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