Cops: Man Followed Woman, 75, Into Bronx Elevator And Exposed Himself

NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has asked the public for help in locating and identifying a man wanted in connection with the sexual abuse of a 75-year-old woman in the Bronx.

At 4 p.m. on Monday, July 6, the suspect followed the woman as she entered the elevator in her apartment building. The suspect stopped the elevator door from closing, exposed himself, and began masturbating, police said. The suspect then entered the elevator, approached the victim, and continued to masturbate, according to authorities.

The suspect has been described as a black male between 20 and 30-years-old. He is 6'0", 225-lbs, has short black hair, dark sweatpants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this incident has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website, or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.