Home invasion suspect nabbed after spree in Brooklyn

WILLIAMSBURG (WABC) -- Police investigating an alleged home invasion and sex assault in Williamsburg found themselves chasing a man on an apparent crime spree late Monday.

The suspect now in custody, who is being questioned, is believed to be responsible for three home invasions in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.

In the first attack, the suspect allegedly pushed his way into a third-floor Berry Street apartment home and attempted to sexually assault the victim.

The incident happened around 7:50 p.m.

Police say the suspect pushed his way in and struck the woman, in her 20s, in the head. He also attempted to sexually assault her before stealing her iPhone and fleeing the apartment.

The woman was taken to Woodhull Hospital in stable condition.

Police say the same suspect then pushed his way into an apartment on Engert Avenue in Greenpoint at 10 p.m. He is also believed to be behind an attack on Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint at 10:30 p.m.

The victim that case told police a man followed her to her third-floor apartment and grabbed her.

The suspect was picked up for questioning soon after.

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