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NYPD: Suspect wanted in Brownsville sexual assault of 13-year-old boy

Police say the man who was caught on surveillance video pulled out a knife on the young boy and led him to an apartment where they believe he sexually assaulted the teen.

News 12 Staff

May 5, 2022, 2:52 AM

Updated 951 days ago

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Police are on the lookout for a man they believe approached and then sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy Monday afternoon in Brownsville.
They say the boy was walking around the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and Winthrop Street on his way to meet someone.
Police say the man who was caught on surveillance video pulled out a knife on the young boy and led him to an apartment where they believe he sexually assaulted the teen.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male around 5 foot 8 inches approximately 180 pounds and he is believed to have bushy eyebrows.
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man or think the description sounds familiar to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS