Police are searching for a man they say tried to rape a 21-year-old woman in Brooklyn over the weekend.
It happened on 2nd Street near 7th Avenue in Park Slope around 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
Investigators say the woman was walking when the suspect grabbed her from behind and inappropriately touched her before pushing her to the ground and taking off her clothes.
She was able to fight him off.
Police say he ran into a dark-colored Acura.
Those who spoke with NY1 say they're shocked.
"I've lived here for about 15 years. I have small kids. It is a neighborhood that feels incredibly safe, like a real community and I've never worried about anything like that happening," said one Park Slope resident.
"I've been away at college, so coming back and kind of having to change my habits has been a little off-putting, but yeah, I have to be very careful now, 'cause I usually walk from the train, the Q rain, so it's very scary," said another.
The suspect was last seen wearing light colored shorts and a light colored shirt.
Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.