Brooklyn, NY – A 33-year-old woman reported being sexually abused Friday night after a man approached her from behind and groped her on a residential street before fleeing, according to the NYPD.

The attack happened around 11:05 p.m. near 20th Avenue and 82 Street within the 62nd Precinct, where the victim had been walking southbound when the suspect grabbed her buttocks and breasts and then ran north toward 85 Street, police said.

Suspect remains unidentified as police seek tips

The NYPD has not identified the suspect and is asking for the public’s help in tracking him down. No description of the man was included in the initial alert.

Investigators say the encounter happened quickly, with the suspect approaching from behind and fleeing immediately after the assault, leaving the victim shaken but able to report the incident.

What happened on 20th Avenue

According to the NYPD, the woman was walking alone when the man came up from behind and forcibly touched her before escaping on foot.

No weapons were reported, and police have not said whether the suspect was seen by other witnesses or captured on surveillance cameras in the area.

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Key Points
• 33-year-old woman sexually abused while walking in Brooklyn Friday night
• Suspect grabbed victim and fled northbound on 20th Avenue, NYPD says
• Incident occurred near 82 Street in the 62nd Precinct around 11:05 p.m.
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Community safety concerns in the area

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about late-night street safety, particularly in residential neighborhoods where foot traffic may be limited and encounters happen quickly.

Police have not said whether similar incidents have been reported nearby, but cases involving forcible touching often rely heavily on public tips and surveillance footage to identify suspects.

How to report information

The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submitting tips through @nypdtips.

All calls are confidential, and information can be provided anonymously.

Current case status

As of Tuesday, the suspect remains at large and no arrests have been made as detectives continue to investigate the case.

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