Police: Man Walks Into Queens Dance Studio, Gropes Female Employee
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are trying to track down a man accused of groping a woman inside a dance studio in Queens.
The 37-year-old woman was working at the studio on Jackson Avenue in Long Island City when the man walked in around 6:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28.
Police said he struck up a conversation before making sexual remarks and grabbing her private area.
The victim then pushed the suspect and ran outside. She was not hurt.
Police released surveillance images of a man wanted for questioning in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. You can also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers website, by tweeting @NYPDTips or by texting 274637.
