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Serial Groper Targeting Teens In Flushing, Queens, Police Say

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are searching for a serial groper targeting teenage girls in Flushing, Queens.

Police say the suspect has struck three times since November.

The most recent incident took place last week at 136th Street and 59th Avenue.

The youngest victim is 13 years old.

All the attacks have taken place between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., when the teens were heading to school.

Police: Serial Groper Targeting Teens In Flushing, Queens

The NYPD has released clear surveillance video of the suspect, who was last seen wearing blue jeans, a grey hooded sweatshirt and a green jacket.

A number of cops from the 109th Precinct were seen on patrol Tuesday morning, 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or texting tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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