Sketch released of Bronx serial groping suspect

BRONX (WABC) -- Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating and identifying a suspect who allegedly groped multiple girls and women in the Bronx.

The suspect is described as a thin-built black male about 20 years old and standing around 5-foot-10. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and black sneakers.

The first incident happened back on February 14, when the suspect apparently forcibly touched a 14-year-old girl who was walking to the train on Eastchester Road in the morning.

Since then, he has been apparently been involved in 11 groping incidents. All the alleged victims are females between the ages of 12 and 21, and all the victims were apparently forcibly touched while on their way to school in the morning.

Most recently, police say the suspect groped a 14-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman at the Baychester Avenue Bridge over the New England Expressway in July.

Community fliers have been posted on the walkway since the July incidents.

Community Board 10 in the Bronx is asking people to stay alert because the suspect has not been caught.

Anyone with information in regards to this case is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.