Crime & Safety

Nearby: Man Grabs Victim's Buttocks in Valley Stream

Police are investigating a forcible touching incident in Valley Stream in which a man grabbed a woman’s buttocks on a street corner.

On Wednesday at 5 p.m., the 27-year-old female victim was standing at the corner of Morgan Street and Fletcher Avenue when an unknown black male subject pulled her close to him and grabbed her buttocks, police said. The victim struggled with the perpetrator and was able to break free.

The subject fled the scene on foot southbound on Fletcher Avenue. No injuries were reported.

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

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


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