The Department of Campus Safety received a report of an incident of Sexual Assault / Fondling which occured on April 8, 2022 at around 7:00 p.m. outside of the Space Market at 1 University Place, in Manhattan.
The victim, an NYU student, was standing outside of the Space Market's entrance with friends when the assailant passed by, grabbing the victim's buttocks. The victim confronted the suspect, who then threatened the victim with physical violence; a friend and a passerby then intervened and the suspect fled going westbound on Washington Square North.
No injuries were reported. No police report has been filed at this time.
Description of the Suspect: The suspect was described as male-presenting with a dark complexion, short black hair and beard. The suspect was wearing a black shirt and pants and carrying a large black backpack.
If you have additional information about this incident please contact Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.