NYPD seeking suspect in disturbing Chinatown sex assault
A still image from a video released by the NYPD of a disturbing sex assault in Chinatown.
NEW YORK - The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding the suspect in a disturbing sexual assault in Chinatown.
Authorities say the incident happened at around 10:30 p.m. inside a residential building located near Market Street and Madison Street on September 24.
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Images released by police show the victim attempting to enter her home when the male suspect follows her into the vestibule, pins her against a wall, and begins forcibly kidding and groping the woman.
The suspect then ran away and was last seen walking east on Madison Street toward Catherine Street.
A still image from a video released by the NYPD of a disturbing sex assault in Chinatown.
The victim refused medical attention at the scene.
The suspect is described as an adult male, standing around 5'6" tall, with a medium build, medium complexion, and bald. He was last seen wearing a beige NY Yankees baseball cap, a plaid collared shirt, a light-colored sweater, blue jeans, and black sneakers.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.