The man allegedly placed his arm around her and offered a ring that he had, but she refused to take it.
According to police, the girl boarded a BX17 MTA bus at Jackson Avenue and E 149 St. when the man sat next to her and tried to talk.The man allegedly placed his arm around her, caressing her shoulder and offered her a ring that he had, but she refused to take it.
Police said he then touched her without permission, including placing his hand on her right thigh, hugging her and kissing her on the right cheek. As the bus was stopping at E 180 St. and Crotona Avenue, the man tried to get the victim to exit the bus with him, but she refused and remained on board, police said.The individual is described as a man around 5'10" tall, with a light complexion, slim build, shaved head, brown eyes and tattoos on his face and neck.
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