BROOKLYN, NY – A 22-year-old Brooklyn man is in custody after police said he attacked a 13-year-old girl in her building Friday afternoon, ending a brief search that had the neighborhood on edge.

Justin Lee, of Ocean Parkway, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment following the incident, which took place around 1:05 p.m. near Ocean Parkway and Ditmas Avenue, according to the NYPD.

Girl attacked entering home

Investigators said the teen was returning to her residence when Lee allegedly followed her inside, grabbed her by the neck, and shoved her. He then fled the building before officers tracked him down nearby.

Police said the victim was not physically injured but was left shaken by the encounter.

Search ends with arrest

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