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Suspect Sought After Child Luring Attempt Stopped by Bystander

43-03 76th St, Elmhurst, Queens

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Summary

  • Police say an unidentified individual grabbed a 13-year-old boy and made lewd statements before a bystander intervened, causing the suspect to flee. The child was not injured, and investigators released images while seeking public assistance.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline..

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The suspect was last seen wearing a white coat, dark shirt, dark pants, and red-and-white sneakers. NYPD released media of the individual.

Police say the individual grabbed the child and made lewd statements. A bystander stepped in, interrupting the interaction and prompting the suspect to flee the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

Yesterday around 6:45 a.m., a 13-year-old boy was walking in front of 43-03 76 Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual, according to police.

Incident reported at 43-03 76th St.

The suspect was last seen wearing a white coat, dark shirt, dark pants, and red-and-white sneakers. NYPD released media of the individual.

Police say the individual grabbed the child and made lewd statements. A bystander stepped in, interrupting the interaction and prompting the suspect to flee the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

Yesterday around 6:45 a.m., a 13-year-old boy was walking in front of 43-03 76 Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual, according to police.

Incident reported at 43-03 76th St.

The suspect was last seen wearing a white coat, dark shirt, dark pants, and red-and-white sneakers. NYPD released media of the individual.

Police say the individual grabbed the child and made lewd statements. A bystander stepped in, interrupting the interaction and prompting the suspect to flee the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

Yesterday around 6:45 a.m., a 13-year-old boy was walking in front of 43-03 76 Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual, according to police.

Incident reported at 43-03 76th St.

The suspect was last seen wearing a white coat, dark shirt, dark pants, and red-and-white sneakers. NYPD released media of the individual.

Police say the individual grabbed the child and made lewd statements. A bystander stepped in, interrupting the interaction and prompting the suspect to flee the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

Yesterday around 6:45 a.m., a 13-year-old boy was walking in front of 43-03 76 Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual, according to police.

Incident reported at 43-03 76th St.

The suspect was last seen wearing a white coat, dark shirt, dark pants, and red-and-white sneakers. NYPD released media of the individual.

Police say the individual grabbed the child and made lewd statements. A bystander stepped in, interrupting the interaction and prompting the suspect to flee the area on foot. No injuries were reported.

Yesterday around 6:45 a.m., a 13-year-old boy was walking in front of 43-03 76 Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual, according to police.

Incident reported at 43-03 76th St.

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Comments5

michelle161992Jan 23 at 2:56 AM

She’s lucky I’m not the mother or care taker that was there

queenmajestyxoJan 23 at 3:55 AM

I’m absolute disgusted bih

NewYorkUser565791017Jan 23 at 6:08 AM

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Unknown_12938Jan 23 at 1:42 AM

😏😏

michelle161992Jan 23 at 2:56 AM

She’s lucky I’m not the mother or care taker that was there

queenmajestyxoJan 23 at 3:55 AM

I’m absolute disgusted bih

NewYorkUser565791017Jan 23 at 6:08 AM

Transformer

Unknown_12938Jan 23 at 1:42 AM

😏😏

michelle161992Jan 23 at 2:56 AM

She’s lucky I’m not the mother or care taker that was there

queenmajestyxoJan 23 at 3:55 AM

I’m absolute disgusted bih

NewYorkUser565791017Jan 23 at 6:08 AM

Transformer

Unknown_12938Jan 23 at 1:42 AM

😏😏

michelle161992Jan 23 at 2:56 AM

She’s lucky I’m not the mother or care taker that was there

queenmajestyxoJan 23 at 3:55 AM

I’m absolute disgusted bih

NewYorkUser565791017Jan 23 at 6:08 AM

Transformer

Unknown_12938Jan 23 at 1:42 AM

😏😏

michelle161992Jan 23 at 2:56 AM

She’s lucky I’m not the mother or care taker that was there

queenmajestyxoJan 23 at 3:55 AM

I’m absolute disgusted bih

NewYorkUser565791017Jan 23 at 6:08 AM

Transformer

Unknown_12938Jan 23 at 1:42 AM

😏😏

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