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Bronx Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Teen's Bedroom

/ CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A Bronx man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly broke into a 16-year-old girl's bedroom.

Police said Jamel McIver, 26, climbed a fire escape and crept into the girl's room around 3:50 a.m. Monday near Kelly Street and Leggett Avenue in the Longwood section.

Police are looking for a suspect accused of breaking into a teenager's bedroom in the Bronx on April 8, 2019. (credit: NYPD)

Once inside, he allegedly grabbed the girl's hand and placed it on his crotch.

She managed to break free, and the man took off.

McIver was charged with burglary, attempted rape, sexual abuse and forcible touching.

First published on April 10, 2019 / 7:57 AM EDT

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