HCPO seeks help identifying Jersey City, N.J., person of interest

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is asking the public to help identify a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault reported on Wallis Avenue in Jersey City earlier this month, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced Thursday.

The prosecutor’s office released a photo of the man, whom it describes as a person of interest.

What the Prosecutor’s Office Said

According to the release, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a sexual assault on Wallis Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

“The female victim reported that an unknown male followed her for several blocks before sexually assaulting her.”

The prosecutor’s office did not release any other details about the incident, and Hudson TV is not publishing any information that could identify the victim.

Description of the Person of Interest

The man is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall with dark facial hair, according to the release. The photo released by the prosecutor’s office appears at the top of this story.

How to Submit a Tip

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234 or leave an anonymous tip at hcpo.org/tips. “All information will be kept confidential,” the office said.

Hudson TV will update this story if the prosecutor’s office releases more information. Residents can also follow verified New Jersey public safety updates at gardenstate.ai.

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