Person of interest being questioned in forcible touching of boy in Brooklyn

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Police in Brooklyn are questioning a person of interest in the forcible touching of an 11-year-old boy.

It happened on Sunday, April 12th just before 9:30 a.m. in front of 551 Flushing Avenue.

The suspect approached the boy from behind and touched his groin area while the victim was waiting for the bus.

The boy then ran away and suspect fled on foot towards The Marcy Houses.

Suspect is described as a white man, approximately 20 year of age, 5'09" in height 180 pounds, wearing blue shorts, black jacket and black sneakers.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).