Overview
- A 25-year-old woman was followed, punched in the face, and subject to an attempt to remove her clothing near Watkins Street and Livonia Avenue around 11:35 p.m. on Nov. 16.
- A passerby observed the struggle, prompting the assailant to flee on foot, according to police.
- EMS transported the victim to a hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
- Police released surveillance footage and described the suspect as a man with a dark complexion wearing a green jacket with white sleeves, and they asked the public to submit tips to Crime Stoppers.
- The incident occurred in the NYPD’s 73rd Precinct, which has recorded 34 rape reports so far this year as of Nov. 16.