NYPD seeks suspect who grabbed 13-year-old boy in Queens

Queens, NY – The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for endangering the welfare of a child after an early-morning encounter with a 13-year-old boy in Elmhurst.

According to police, the incident happened around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in front of 43-03 76th Street. The victim, a 13-year-old male, was walking along the sidewalk when an unidentified individual approached, grabbed him, and made lewd statements.

Police say a bystander who witnessed the incident quickly intervened, prompting the suspect to flee the scene on foot. The suspect’s direction of travel is unknown, and the victim was not physically injured.

Authorities have not yet released a detailed description of the suspect but are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant surveillance footage to come forward.

The case is being investigated by the NYP...