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Suspect Sexually Assaulted Girl at Brooklyn Subway Station: Police

Police said a man approached the girl from behind at the N-train subway stop in Brooklyn and assaulted her

Published June 13, 2012 • Updated on June 13, 2012 at 11:14 pm

Police are searching for a suspect in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at the Fort Hamilton subway station last month.

Police said a man, who appears to be about 20 to 25 years old in surveillance photos, approached the girl from behind at the N-train subway stop in Brooklyn and assaulted her, then fled.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect in the photos is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or at nypdcrimestoppers.com.

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