Police released this surveillance photo of a man suspected in an Aug. 9 sexual groping incident near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Other reported molestations took place shortly afterwards on Aug. 10, 13 and 14. Photo: NYPD
PARK SLOPE — Another report of a woman being sexually groped in Park Slope near Prospect Park came to light Sunday — and police have released a photo of the suspect in the incident.
Police said a 39-year-old woman was walking near the intersection of Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue on Aug. 9 at 11:45 p.m. when an unidentified man approached her from behind and touched her buttocks. The male then fled the scene to parts unknown. In the photo, the man appears to have a light complexion with dark hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and dark pants.
It was the fourth report released by police in a series of similar incidents, which residents fear are becoming more aggressive. Other reported molestations took place shortly afterwards on Aug. 10, 13 and 14.
All the reported episodes took place near Prospect Park West, police said.
At least one description of a suspect varies from the others, so the same man may not be responsible for all the attacks.
Previous reports
On Aug. 10 at about 11:45 p.m., a 39-year-old woman was in front of 495 Eighth St., about a block from the park, when an unknown man grabbed her buttocks and then fled westbound on Eighth Street. He is described as a male with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a black t-shirt.
On Aug. 13 at roughly 10:06 p.m., a 32-year-old woman was opposite 608 Fifth St., just across the street from the park, when a man forcibly touched her buttocks, police said. He fled westbound on Fifth Street. He is described as a male, approximately 5’ 10”, 160 lbs. with a light complexion, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black pants.
On Wednesday, Aug. 14, just before 1 a.m., a 34-year-old woman was walking her dog in the vicinity of Prospect Park West and First Street when an unknown man came…
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