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Police: Man wanted for attempted sexual assault of 29-year-old in Bushwick

Police are searching for the person they say tried to sexually assault another person earlier this week in Bushwick.

News 12 Staff

Jun 19, 2020, 9:35 AM

Updated 1,630 days ago

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Police are searching for the person they say tried to sexually assault another person earlier this week in Bushwick.
Police say the 29-year-old victim was walking to a bodega when the man came up to them and demanded they perform oral sex on him.
It happened Wednesday just after midnight near the corner of Cooper Street and Central Avenue.
Police say when the victim refused the man allegedly forced their hand onto his private parts, but they were able to get away from him.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
The NYPD says sexual assault continues to be underreported and they encourage any victims to contact police.