Crime & Safety
Another Sexual Assault on Prospect Avenue
Another woman was sexually assaulted in South Slope on Wednesday night.
On Wednesday night at around 9:15 p.m. a female was sexually assaulted by a man on Prospect Avenue between 4th and 5th avenues, according to officials.
The report was sent in an E-mail from Captain Christine Doherty of the 72nd Precinct to Community Board 7. The suspect, a Hispanic man standing approximately 5-foot-7, approached the woman, who is in her 20s, after she exited the R train subway and was walking east on Prospect Avenue. He forcibly grabbed her breasts and ran westbound on the avenue.
The suspect has a thin build and was wearing a dark shirt, baggy dark blue jeans and a baseball hat.
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The woman did not sustain any injuries. Police are still investigating for further details.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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