Serial Groping Suspect on the Loose in Bronx and Manhattan
Police Seek Public’s Help in Tracking Down Angel Perez
Detectives have identified the serial groper who attacked four women in the Bronx and Manhattan over a week last month and remains at large. Police need the public’s help in tracking down Angel Perez, a 26-year-old man whom they tied to four molesting incidents between November 16 and November 25 in both boroughs.
Incident Details
In each incident, law enforcement sources said, the perpetrator approached his female victims, ranging in age from 24 to 33, and grabbed their buttocks before fleeing on foot. No serious physical injuries were reported in each incident.
Timeline of Incidents
- November 16: A 33-year-old woman was molested near the corner of Parkchester Road and East Avenue in Parkchester at around 11:20 a.m.
- November 18: A 28-year-old woman was groped near the corner of East 185th Street and Bathgate Avenue in Belmont at 5:50 a.m.
- November 19: A 24-year-old woman was attacked in the subway system as she exited the Pelham Parkway station at around 7:45 a.m.
- November 25: A 29-year-old woman was groped at the 57th Street subway station in Midtown at around 2:45 a.m.
Description of Suspect
Police described Perez as standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He has a rose tattoo on his right hand.
How to Report Tips
If you have any information regarding Perez’s whereabouts, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the article?
A: The article aims to inform the public about the serial groping incidents and the efforts to track down the suspect, Angel Perez.
Q: What is the description of the suspect?
A: Perez is a 26-year-old man, approximately 6 feet tall and 160 pounds, with a rose tattoo on his right hand.
Q: How can I report tips to the authorities?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
Q: Is there a reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect?
A: No, there is no specific reward mentioned in the article.
