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Tribeca Parents Wary of Man Who Allegedly 'Stroked' Children at Whole Foods
Some community members said there was an email going around to parents of local schools telling them to stay vigilant.
TRIBECA, NY — Some community members are reporting that there's a man in the Whole Foods Market at 270 Greenwich St. who, they said, wears rubber gloves and waits until parents are distracted so he can "stroke" their children, the local publication Tribeca Citizen reported Friday.
The Tribeca Citizen said there was an email being forwarded around amongst parents of local schools warning others to look out for the man. One parent told the Tribeca Citizen their child had been "stroked" on the back.
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