Police: Woman Walking on Main Street Attacked, Sexually Assaulted

A 24-year-old woman walking on Main Street in Patchogue was sexually assaulted and robbed early Saturday morning, police said. 

According to police, the woman was walking westbound on the south side of Main Street at approximately 3:15 a.m. when a man came up from behind her and dragged her into a grassy and wooded area between West Avenue and River Avenue. 

The victim, whose name was not released due to the nature of the crime, was physically assaulted, robbed and sexually abused, police said.

The woman, whom police say was on her way to her friend's house at the time of the attack, suffered numerous cuts and bruises along with a broken nose. She was treated and released at a local hospital. 

Police said it appears the suspect may have fled eastbound on Main Street.

Fifth Squad detectives believe Main Street was crowded Friday night into Saturday morning and numerous people may have encountered the suspect before or after the attack.

The suspect is described as a tall light-skinned Hispanic or black male, with a thin build in his 20s. He was wearing a black t-shirt, dark colored jeans and a wool ski type hat.

No other similar incidents have been reported in the area, police said. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the case to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552. 

This story was originally published July 2, 2013 at 9:45 pm. It was updated July 3 at 2:16 p.m. changing the captions of the photos to clarify that the person shown is a person of interest and not necessarily a suspect as previously listed.