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Manhunt launched for sick bicycle pervert who GROPED 88-year-old woman's buttocks and injured her

The man was reportedly wearing gray T-shirt and dark pants when he assaulted the elderly victim

BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN, NY: The New York Police Department is reportedly searching for a man who grabbed an old woman’s butt from behind. The assault also resulted in her breaking her arm when she lost balance and fell down. The alleged incident took place on Tuesday, June 28, when the 88-year-old victim was walking near the corner of Greene Ave. and Wyckoff Ave. in Bushwick while holding a cane and a shopping bag.

She was approached by the pervert, who was cycling at the time, from behind before he groped her. When she turned in shock towards the man, she failed to maintain her balance and fell down. Due to the fall, the woman suffered a broken arm and severe injuries to her left hip. She was rushed to the Wyckoff Hospital, where she received treatment.

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As of now, the whereabouts of the attacker is not known yet. It’s been said that during the incident, the assaulter was in a gray T-shirt and dark pants. He was also wearing a white helmet. Law enforcement officials have urged the public to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS if they have any information related to the crime.

A similar kind of incident happened on June 27 when “an unknown male approached a 89-year-old female and struck her in the face.” The NYPD News Twitter page shared details about the incident. The social media post also included the attacker’s photo, showing him in black hoodie and gray pants as the caption read: “WANTED of ASSAULT: On 6/27, at 4:28 PM, in front of 551 West 161 St in Manhattan, an unknown male approached a 89-year-old female and struck her in the face. He then fled eastbound on West 161 St. Any info? DM @NYPDTips , or call 800-577-TIPS.”

These crime stories have left many people concerned as a user tweeted: “​​Where's the outrage for this horrific behavior? City of 8 million people seems to be the same pattern from this demographic , why do people stand for this? No protests or outrage from politicians or other leaders.” The second user wrote: “He's got that stare. Looks like he belongs in a mental institution, and not walking the streets. You can thank the left for their idiotic bail reform. I bet money he's been in and out many many times.” “Yes! Catch this Dirtbag! I know #NYFINEST can’t change Awful #BailReformLaws, & @GovKathyHochul seems determined to keep them in place, but please do everything you can to keep this scum off the street!” the third one said.

A person shared: “An 89 yo woman- omg glad this is a clear picture and hope he is caught and not immediately released.” Another one said, “I just want the public to know in jail we the criminals have our own justice system.... animals like this and those that rape women and children... get exactly what they deserve and what the justice system  doesn't execute. But we do it for the victims…” “How this kind of people are running free in the city full of hate and frustration about nothing, The city must put to work this parasites and cut the free benefits, food, free rent, free drugs,” a tweet read.