Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself and groped a 33-year-old woman in Bensonhurst on March 6, 2026, in a late-night attack near Bath Beach.
Investigators say the incident happened around 10:50 p.m. near 64th Street and 15th Avenue. After the assault, the suspect took off, running eastbound on 63rd Street. As of now, he has not been identified and the investigation is still underway.
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the man approached the woman, exposed himself and forcibly touched her intimate area. The department shared those details in an April 3 social media post and urged anyone who recognizes the suspect to come forward.
The area where the assault took place falls under the NYPD 62nd Precinct, which covers Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Mapleton. The precinct station house is listed at 1925 Bath Avenue and handles both detective work and community reports for that slice of southwestern Brooklyn.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit an internet tip, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The department’s social media post also lists a Spanish hotline, 1-888-57-PISTA, per the NYPD Crime Stoppers message, and directs tipsters to the @NYPDTips account on X.
What the law says
Under New York Penal Law § 130.52, forcible touching is a class A misdemeanor that covers squeezing, grabbing or pinching intimate parts for sexual gratification or to degrade the victim, according to Justia. Courts have read the statute to cover any bodily contact that applies some level of pressure to a sexual or intimate part, as discussed in New York Courts in People v. Guaman. A conviction can bring jail time and probation, along with collateral consequences that depend on the specific case.
Police say that if you were in the area that night or captured any footage, you should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or send a tip online. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for rewards of up to $3,500, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The 62nd Precinct is handling the investigation and is also taking information directly at the station house.
