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NYC scooter perv wanted for sexually abusing Central Park jogger

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Published March 9, 2024, 11:49 a.m. ET

A scooter-riding pervert sexually abused a woman jogging in Central Park, police said.

The disturbing incident unfolded at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, cops said.

The woman was jogging in the vicinity of 70 West Drive when the twisted individual on a blue Razor approached her from behind, got off the scooter, grabbed her waist and rubbed himself against her, authorities said.

A photo released by cops of the suspect and his blue scooter
A scooter-riding pervert sexually abused a woman jogging in Central Park, police said. DCPI

The stunned victim, 30, wasn’t physically hurt, police said.

The scooter-riding sicko sped northbound on West Drive, exiting the park onto West 72 Street and Central Park West, cops said.

The NYPD on Saturday released a photo of the suspect, described as 20 to 25-years-old, 6-foot-tall and weighing 165 pounds with a dark complexion, brown eyes and medium build.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black and yellow sneakers.

This incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Manhattan Special Victims Squad.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

Another photo of the same suspect
The suspect is a 6-foot, 165-pound man approximately 20 to 25-years-old, police said. DCPI

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.