What's really alarming is what time this happened -- close to 8 a.m. -- near south 10th and Berry Street in Williamsburg.
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Authorities released a video of the suspect, seen walking down the street in security footage on Labor Day.
Police think the man may have followed a 42-year-old woman into her apartment building. Once inside, the victim was attacked.
The man placed his hand over her mouth and attempted to sexually assault her.
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Fortunately, she fought back and was able to get away. She was not injured.
Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic man, about 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds with a slim build and close cut hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and black sneakers, a baseball hat, and a cross body bag.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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