ASTORIA — Cops are looking for a man with a Mohawk who groped a woman while riding a bicycle last weekend.
Police say the suspect was riding a bicycle just after 9 p.m. Saturday near the corner of 24th Avenue and Crescent Street when he approached the 24-year-old victim from behind, touched her buttocks, and then rode away.
The suspect is described as between 20 to 30 years old, of medium build and between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10, with long, curly Mohawk-style hair that's shaved on both sides, police said. He was seen wearing jeans and a dark jacket with a red stripe on the sleeves.
The bicycle was silver with a metal basket attached to the rear, cops said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to "CRIMES" (274637), then entering "TIP577."
