The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual wanted for a sexual abuse incident that occurred on a bus in Whitestone on the evening of Nov. 21.

The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. when a 15-year-old girl was exiting a Q16 bus at the intersection of Utopia Parkway and 22nd Avenue, within the 109th Precinct.

She reported that an unidentified male approached her and grabbed her breast. He then placed his hand over her mouth before fleeing the area on foot.

Police said the suspect is described as having a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477), or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782). One may also submit tips by going to crimestoppers.nyp

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