Police are asking the public to help them identify a man who allegedly tried to rape a woman in Bath Beach on Nov. 15.
The man allegedly approached the woman from behind at around 2:50 am, when she was walking near Bath and 20th avenues. She said he covered her mouth with his hand before pushing her to the ground. He then grabbed her groin area under her dress and tried to remove her underwear, according to police.
The woman said she fought the man off, and he fled the location on foot. She then went to Kings County Hospital in East Flatbush, where she was treated for her injuries.
Police said the perpetrator is around 30-years-old, five foot seven inches tall, and 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray coat, black shoes, and gray jogging clothes, police said.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577–8477, or for Spanish, (888) 577-4782. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
