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Police are searching for a man who they say tried to rape a 26-year-old woman inside Prospect Park.
Authorities say the woman was walking in the park around 7 p.m. on May 8 when the man attacked her from behind.
He wrapped his arms around her before attempting to sexually assault her while exposing himself.
Police say the woman was able to break free from the man, who ended up running away.
She was not injured.
The NYPD released a sketch of the man. They say he is around 5 feet, 8 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and a black baseball cap.
Anyone with information is urged to call the NYPD's Sex Crimes Hotline at 1-212-267-7273 or 646-610-7272 and the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
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