A man attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl in North Corona, Queens, triggering a public appeal for assistance in tracking him down.
At a Glance
- Police are searching for a man who attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl in North Corona, Queens, on Wednesday morning.
- The suspect allegedly offered the girl money for a “gross act” before she fled.
- The NYPD has released clear surveillance images of the suspect and is asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
- The suspect is described as having braces and a distinctive chest tattoo of an animal with red eyes and horns.
A Frightening Encounter in North Corona
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, near the intersection of 34th Avenue and 97th Street in the North Corona neighborhood of Queens.
According to a report in the New York Post, the man approached the young girl and asked if she spoke English. He then allegedly offered her money—first $50, then escalating to $100—to perform an inappropriate act.
The girl immediately rejected his advances and ran away. Police say the man briefly chased her before fleeing in the opposite direction. The girl was unharmed and reported the incident to her parents, who contacted the authorities.
Suspect Description and Public Appeal
The NYPD has released clear surveillance images of the man they are searching for. He is described as a light-skinned male, believed to be in his 20s, with a thin build, approximately 5’5″ tall, and wearing braces on his teeth. He has a very distinctive tattoo on the center of his chest depicting an animal with red eyes and horns.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black short-sleeved button-down shirt, light-wash blue jeans, and sandals.
How to Help
The incident has put the local community on edge and highlights the importance of public vigilance. Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.
Authorities have asked that anyone who recognizes the man in the surveillance photos or has any information regarding the incident call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
