November 2, 2026 BROOKLYN, NY A midnight walk in Brooklyn turned into a horrifying nightmare when an e-bike rider targeted, stalked, and brutally assaulted a 28-year-old woman inside her own apartment building in broad view of security cameras.
NYPD detectives from the 79th Precinct are mounting an urgent citywide manhunt to catch the violent suspect before he strikes again.
From Street Harassment to Deadly Ambush
The horrific ordeal began around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, as the victim was walking near the intersection of Willoughby and Bedford Avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
According to law enforcement sources, a man riding an e-bike approached the young woman from behind and slapped her buttocks before speeding away.
While the victim believed the street harassment was over, investigators say the suspect secretly returned and shadowed her every move as she made her way home.
Trapped on the Staircase: Caught on Camera
The terror escalated to a nightmare scenario as the young woman reached her residential building.
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The Entry: Security cameras in the immediate area captured the moment the perpetrator crept into the entrance right behind her, staying out of sight until it was too late.
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The Attack: Once inside the building's lobby, the suspect confronted the victim, overpowered her, and sexually assaulted her on the building's staircase.
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The Escape: Moments after the brutal assault, the rapist fled the scene on his e-bike, disappearing into the dark Brooklyn streets.
Responding officers from the 79th Precinct swarmed the location. EMS personnel rushed the traumatized victim to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and listed in stable condition.
Police Release Suspect Description as Search Intensifies
As of Monday, no arrests have been made, and detectives are combing through local surveillance footage to track the suspect's escape route.
Authorities have released the following physical description to help the public identify the attacker:
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Mode of Transportation: E-bike
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Clothing: Dark/black jacket, grey pants, and a beanie hat
