The New York Police Department is actively searching for an unidentified male suspect wanted in connection with a child endangerment incident that occurred in Queens. The suspect is alleged to have attempted to engage a 12-year-old boy in a lewd act. According to authorities from the 115th Precinct, the incident took place on Tuesday, August 4, at approximately 3 p.m. The victim was in the vicinity of 87th Street and 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights when the suspect approached him. Police report that the man, described as a stranger, engaged the child in conversation and allegedly made sexual remarks before attempting the lewd act. The boy was able to escape the encounter without injury, and the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. The NYPD has released a surveillance image of the man, describing him as bald with a dark complexion and a black goatee. At the time of the incident, he was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating the suspect. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest and indictment. Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding this child endangerment investigation to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline. Tips can be submitted by calling 800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, 888-57-PISTA (74782). Additionally, tips may be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or through X at @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are strictly confidential. This investigation remains active as police continue to seek the suspect's apprehension.