Staten Island, NY – A 32-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed during a predawn attack on Staten Island Wednesday, authorities said.
The incident happened around 5:10 a.m. near Monroe Avenue and Victory Boulevard, when an unidentified man approached the victim from behind, groped her, and struck her after she resisted. The suspect then stole approximately $20 from her pocket before fleeing on foot.
The victim suffered minor cuts and bruises to her body but declined medical treatment at the scene, police said.
The attacker is described as a male with a dark complexion, approximately 30 to 40 years old, standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 250 pounds, with a medium to heavy build. He had long black dreadlocks and was last seen wearing white pants, a black sweatshirt, white socks, and white sandals.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
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Key Points
- A 32-year-old woman was groped, assaulted, and robbed on Staten Island early Wednesday morning.
- The suspect fled with approximately $20 after striking the victim in the stomach.
- Police describe the man as 30–40 years old with dreadlocks, last seen in white pants and sandals.
A quiet street turned violent before sunrise on Staten Island.
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