Woman grabbed from behind on brooklyn street as suspect bolts eastbound

Brooklyn, NY – A woman was approached from behind on 70 Street when an unidentified individual made contact and fled.

The incident happened Thursday, Oct. 30 outside 2148 70 Street at about 12:25 p.m.

The 39-year-old victim reported no injuries after the man ran eastbound on foot.

Key Points

A woman was grabbed from behind outside 2148 70 Street
The individual fled eastbound on foot immediately after the contact
The sought individual wore black clothing and carried a multicolored backpack

The individual approached the victim from behind, grabbed her buttocks, and then ran eastbound on 70 Street to an unknown location.
The victim notified authorities after the man fled.

The individual is described as a male with a light complexion, a slim build, and black hair.
He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, black sneakers, and carrying a multicolored backpack.

The contact occurred in front of the residential address shortly after midday.
The individual left the area immediately, and the investigation remained ongoing.

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