The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a man sought for questioning in connection to a sexual assault in Brooklyn early Saturday.
Police said the incident occurred at around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, near the intersection of 5th Avenue and 15th Street in the South Slope neighborhood.
According to the NYPD, a 38-year-old woman was approached by an unknown man from behind while standing in front of 222 15th St.
The man pushed the 38-year-old to the ground and sexually assaulted her before fleeing on foot, police say.
The NYPD describes the man as having a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, black shirt, gray shorts, and black and white sneakers.
The NYPD released surveillance images of the man. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips.
All calls and messages are confidential.