Hoboken police seek information on early morning weekend assault

HOBOKEN–On Sunday June 4, at approximately 1 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Second and Madison streets in Hoboken on a report of an assault.
The officers arrived and found a 38-year-old female victim who explained that she was walking home when she was approached and grabbed from behind by an unknown male.
“This male unsuccessfully attempted to assault the victim by grabbing her and touching her in an inappropriate manner,” according to the press release from the Hoboken Police Department.
The victim was able to fight off her attacker and call for help and didn’t suffer any serious physical injuries.
The victim described the male as wearing all black clothing and last seen running west on Second Street.
The Hoboken Police Department also released a photo of a man who was near the scene of the incident and who they believe could potentially provide valuable information to further the investigation.
The police department asks those in the area of the during the time who may have information on the identity of the man or any information on the crime to contact the Hoboken Police Department at (201)420-2100 or contact Detective Arturo Gonzalez at (201)420-2108.
Gonzalez can also be reached via email at gonzalezar@hobokenpd.org.
All information will be kept confidential.