Police Seek Tips in Sexual Assault

by dan rivoli

police released surveillance video of a man they believe tried to sexually assault a woman on the upper west side sunday, aug. 29.

at approximately 3:40 a.m., police believe the man, in his mid-twenties, followed the victim into a building on amsterdam avenue within the 24th precinct, which stretches from west 86th to west 110th streets. inside the building, the man supposedly threw the woman to the ground and attempted to sexually assault her. he fled south on amsterdam avenue.

anyone with information about the incident can call crime stoppers at 1-800-577-tips, submit tips online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or text tips to 274637 then enter tip577.