Sex Assault Suspect Linked to Third Incident

Police have confirmed that the same man is suspected in two sexual assaults near BAM, and revealed that he is also thought to be the culprit of another attack on a woman in Bensonhurst.

Cops say a white male, 30 to 35 years old and around 6 feet tall with a medium build and light colored hair is wanted for attacking the three women, who were all walking alone late at night. Cops have released a sketch and surveillance video of the suspect.

In the on Jan. 19, the 25-year-old victim told cops she was walking near St. Felix Street and Hanson Place at around 1:30 a.m. when a man grabbed her from behind and tried to rip off her clothing. 

The woman screamed, and the man fled. The woman wasn't injured, cops said.

The second incident in Fort Greene went down on Jan. 26. , the victim told cops she was at Fulton and Cumberland streets at around 1:15 a.m. when the man snuck up from behind, threw her up against a fence and said, “Don’t fight it, enjoy it.” He then forced his hand up her skirt and groped her. A witness in a nearby house cried for help, forcing the suspect to flee.

Police now believe that the man also committed a similar assault in Bensonhurst on Jan. 9. The 28-year-old victim said that she was at the New Utrecht Avenue and 63rd Street at around 2 a.m. when the creep pushed her against a fence, slapped her in the face and exposed himself. During the incident the suspect attempted to remove the victim's underwear, according to cops. The victim reportedly fought off the suspect and fled the scene uninjured.

Those with information should call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or text  274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.