The NYPD is searching for a man accused of breaking into an 8-year-old girl's bedroom in Wakefield early Monday and exposing himself while performing a lewd act. Police say the intruder climbed in through the child's window just after 5 a.m., and the girl woke up to find him inside her room. The man then took off running eastbound on Bussing Avenue, and detectives are urging anyone who knows anything to step up and contact investigators.
Police Release Surveillance Images And Suspect Description
As part of the manhunt, the NYPD released surveillance images that show a man with a noticeable tattoo on his forearm and shared a detailed clothing description: a black sweater with a white logo, black pants, a gray skullcap and black sneakers, according to News 12 The Bronx. Investigators said the man forced his way in through the window and that they are combing through the footage to try to put a name to the face. No arrests have been announced.
How Tipsters Can Help Investigators
Police are asking anyone with information to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, submit a tip through the Crime Stoppers website, or use the NYPD's mobile app. The tipline accepts anonymous information and may offer rewards for tips that lead to an arrest, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Residents who noticed anyone lingering along Bussing Avenue around 5 a.m. on Monday are being urged to review their home security footage and share anything suspicious with detectives.
Wakefield Block On Edge Of The Bronx
Wakefield sits at the northern edge of the Bronx, and Bussing Avenue lines part of the neighborhood's boundary. The area is mostly residential, with two-family houses and low-rise apartment buildings. Police said they have been canvassing the block and checking private security video as part of the ongoing investigation, and officials note that community tips have been crucial in similar cases. For a visual look at the area, see the MTA neighborhood map.
