by Alex Lloyd Gross
Police just released security camera photos of a male wanted for groping a female on the 2600 block of Collins Ave. The incident happened on May 13, 2026 at 12:45PM, in broad daylight. Residents of that neighborhood are appalled. and the woman is left shaken.
She not not know the male who assaulted her and did not engage at all with him. He is seen walking up behind her and then grabbing her buttocks before running away on foot. He was last seen running south towards Huntingdon Street.
Residents do knot know him. It is unknown how he picked the girl or if he followed her from another location.
Police described him as a black male, estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old with a medium build. At the time of the assault, he was dressed in all-black clothing, including a black coat featuring a fur-lined hood, and was seen carrying a crossbody bag.
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the individual depicted in the attached photos is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3250/51 or dial 911.