QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police say a 72-year-old man from Queens was taken into custody in connection with a sexual abuse case involving a minor.
The Queens Child Abuse Squad arrested Nazim Uddin on Thursday afternoon and charged him with sexual abuse and acting in manner injurious to a child.
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While details surrounding the incident remain confidential, police say the victim was a 12-year-old girl.
Nazim Ussad (Credit: NYPD)
The NYPD is asking for any other victims to come forward.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. It is a free, 24/7 service that offers support, information, and local resources. You can also click here for additional hotlines in your area.
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