Police in northeast Queens are asking neighbors to help track down a man they say groped a 49-year-old woman near 81st Avenue and 248th Street on June 4, 2026. Investigators say the attack happened around 9:33 a.m., when an unidentified man came up from behind, grabbed the woman’s buttocks, then jumped into a black sedan and took off. Officers are urging anyone who saw what happened or has camera footage to hang on to it and contact Crime Stoppers.
Images Released And Cash On The Table
As posted by NYPD Crime Stoppers, detectives put out still images and a brief description of the incident and the man they want to question. The message asks anyone with information to DM @NYPDTips or call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
The Crime Stoppers program offers rewards of up to $3,500 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest and indictment, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers program. Tips can also be submitted through the online portal or via the mobile app for people who would rather not pick up the phone.
What ‘Forcible Touching’ Means In New York
Under New York Penal Law §130.52, forcible touching covers intentionally touching another person’s sexual or intimate parts to degrade them or for sexual gratification. The statute specifically notes that it "includes squeezing, grabbing or pinching." The charge is usually handled as a Class A misdemeanor, and state court guidance spells out the elements prosecutors have to prove for a conviction, per NY Courts.
Similar Crime Stoppers alerts are nothing new in Queens, where door-cam clips and transit footage often end up helping detectives put names to faces. Local coverage of a Queens subway groping suspect hunt highlighted how quickly preserved video can move a case forward.
How Neighbors Can Help Investigators
If you recorded any part of the incident, keep the original file and avoid posting anything that could identify the victim. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first. Otherwise, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, use the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA, submit a tip through the Crime Stoppers internet portal, or DM @NYPDTips, according to NYPD guidance. Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may qualify for the posted reward.
