A concerning incident has unfolded near the Roosevelt Hotel, a migrant processing center in New York City. The NYPD's Special Victims Unit is investigating the alleged groping of a five-year-old girl residing at the hotel-turned-shelter. The incident reportedly occurred on December 24th, approximately a block away from the Roosevelt, at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 46th Street.

While authorities have not released details about the suspect's identity or confirmed their residency at the Roosevelt, reports indicate a connection between the suspect and the young girl and her mother. Following the alleged assault, the child was taken to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan.

The Roosevelt Hotel's transformation into a migrant shelter in May 2023 has been accompanied by reports of increased gang activity, violence, and crime in the surrounding area. The hotel has become a focal point in discussions about the city's response to the influx of migrants. This recent incident adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing situation.

Although the NYPD hasn't linked the suspect to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, known for its presence near the Roosevelt, the investigation continues. The area has witnessed gang-related violence, including the recent fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old allegedly connected to a Tren de Aragua affiliate.