Women escape New Year’s Eve sex attacker in Manhattan

Two women were targeted in separate sexual assault attempts in broad daylight in Manhattan, as reported by the police on Wednesday. Christopher Marrero, 23, is said to have approached a 21-year-old woman near a corner in Chelsea about 10:10 a.m. on New Year's Eve Day, according to authorities. Allegedly, Marrero made a grab at the woman and attempted to pull her into a quieter location. However, the victim managed to escape and the man fled the scene. A mere two hours later, police report Marrero assaulted a second woman, aged 24, two blocks from the earlier incident, near E. 14th St. and Fifth Ave. Marrero is said to have pursued the young woman into a nearby bathroom, where he tried to forcibly undress her. Fortunately, the woman was able to escape the restroom and Marrero escaped. Both women were unharmed. Pictures of Marrero were released by the police on Wednesday, in the hope that members of the public may be able to assist in locating him. Crime Stoppers at (800) 577 TIPS is urging anyone with relevant information to get in touch.