EAST WINDSOR, NJ — The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office released video footage Tuesday in hopes of identifying a person of interest in the sexual assault that occurred in Hightstown earlier this month.
The footage was released by the Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit and the Hightstown Police Department, who are asking the public's help identifying the man seen in the video. Police want to speak with the individual.
A 34-year-old woman reported to police that she was walking in the area of Park Way and Rogers Avenue in Hightstown on September 11, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m. when she was approached from behind by an unknown man and physically and sexually assaulted, according to the prosecutor's office.
No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
Anyone with information on the incident, or who has had a similar encounter, is asked to contact SVU Sgt. Sherika Salmon at (609) 960-3119 or Detective Natalie Martinez at (609) 331-4318. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at mercercountyprosecutor.com/tips.
The public is reminded to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings and to promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. In an emergency, always call 911.
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