Police: Witness Confronts Man Caught Touching Himself Near Brooklyn Playground
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are trying to track down a man accused of inappropriately touching himself near a playground in Brooklyn.
The suspect was seen around 2 p.m. Monday near a park at Shore Parkway and 99th Street in Bay Ridge.
Police said a witness confronted the suspect, and the men got into a fight.
The suspect allegedly punched the witness before taking off in an unknown direction.
Police said there were children on the playground at the time.
Authorities released a surveillance photo and video of a man wanted for questioning in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. You can also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers website, by Tweeting @NYPDTips or by texting a tip to 274637.