Police: Man Chokes 15-Year-Old Girl Walking In Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- The NYPD is trying to track down a man accused of choking a 15-year-old girl as she walked down the street.
Police released surveillance video from April 11th near White Plains Road and East 217th Street in the Bronx.
Police said the man came up behind the teen, wrapped his hands around her neck, and choked her. He then fled on foot.
The victim remained conscious and refused medical attention. She said she did not know the attacker, officials told CBS2.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
