CHINATOWN — Police are searching for a suspect wanted for the sexual assault of a 9-year-old in Chinatown last week.
The suspect allegedly attacked the female victim inside the Seward Park Library, at 192 E. Broadway, around 5 p.m. on May 6, police said.
The assailant approached the victim, grabbed her by the shirt, covered her mouth and sexually assaulted her, police stated.
The suspect is described as a male in his mid-40s, standing 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall, with a medium build and short salt-and-pepper-colored hair. He was wearing a black T-shirt, a gray cap and carrying a black bag with a strap at the time of the incident, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit its tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' Web site at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.