Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault in West New York on Saturday.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday in the area of Hudson Avenue and 51st Street. The 40-year-old female victim reported encountering an unknown male who later grabbed her by the hair and sexually assaulted her.
During the investigation, images were obtained identifying a person of interest. The individual is described as wearing a light-colored shirt with the word “Originals” on the front and back, dark jeans, and black and white sneakers at the time of the assault. Photos of the person of interest have been attached to the official release.
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the West New York Police Department are actively investigating this matter. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. All information will be kept confidential.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
