New York City Police Department detectives in the 79th Precinct are actively searching for a suspect wanted for a violent sexual assault that occurred in Brooklyn. The incident took place early Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. According to police reports, the victim, a 28-year-old woman, was walking near the intersection of Willoughby and Bedford Avenues shortly after 12:30 a.m. when a man on an e-bike approached her from behind and assaulted her. Although the suspect initially fled the scene, authorities believe he returned and began stalking the victim as she entered her nearby apartment building. Security cameras captured the suspect following the woman inside. Once inside the building, the suspect confronted and attacked the victim, raping her on the staircase before fleeing the scene on his e-bike. The victim was transported to a local hospital by EMS and is reported to be in stable condition. No arrests have been made as of the latest update. Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect, who was last seen wearing grey pants, a black jacket, and a beanie hat. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts or identity to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, with a Spanish-language line available at 888-57-PISTA. Information may also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via the NYPD Tips account on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All communications are kept confidential. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to review evidence and canvass the area for additional witnesses.