Investigators Release Photo Following Reported Assault on Jersey City Street

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Jersey City.

According to Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on the evening of October 17, 2026.

Investigators said the Jersey City Police Department was notified of the reported sexual assault shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. The incident occurred on Wallis Avenue in Jersey City.

The victim, an adult female, told authorities she was followed by an unknown man for several blocks before being sexually assaulted.

The person of interest is described as a male standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall with dark facial hair. Prosecutors have released a photograph of the individual and are seeking the public’s help in identifying him.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the assault.

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Anyone with information about the identity of the man or the incident is urged to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the prosecutor’s office at HCPO Tips.

Authorities emphasized that all information provided will be kept confidential.

Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward as investigators continue their efforts to identify the individual and advance the investigation.