This Creep Tried to Snatch a Teen Girl in Brooklyn, Police Say

This story has been updated with additional photos by NYPD 

MIDWOOD, BROOKLYN — A Brooklyn teen barely escaped the clutches of an unidentified creep, pictured above, who tried to grab her in the Midwood neighborhood Tuesday, according to police.

Around 4:39 p.m., after she was let out of school, the 14-year-old girl was walking along East 7th Street when a man approached her on foot, put his arm around her and tried to grab her, police said.

The teen tried to run away, but the man held onto her arm, police said.

She eventually broke free and the man fled on foot. No injuries were reported, police said.

The man is described by police as white with a medium complexion, around 20 years old, 5-feet-8-inches tall, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a white collared shirt, a black jacket, black pants and black shoes, police said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the NYPD at 1-800-577-8477. Tips can also be submitted online or by texting 274637, then entering TIP577.

[Photos courtesy of the NYPD]