NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in a forcible touching incident that occurred in Brooklyn. On Monday, at approximately 10:25 pm, a 49-year-old woman was reportedly walking her dog near East 7th Street and Avenue Z when an unknown person attacked her.
The suspect reportedly grabbed her neck, pushed her against a fence, and touched her inappropriately. After the assault, the suspect fled eastbound on Avenue Z. The victim did not sustain any injuries. The police are asking anyone with information related to this case to come forward.