NEW YORK (PIX11) – A man is accused of choking and sexually assaulting a 71-year-old woman in Brooklyn, the NYPD announced Saturday.

The incident occurred on August 30, when the victim was asleep in her Brooklyn apartment.

A man climbed into her residence through a kitchen window and then choked and touched the victim’s private area, police said.

The suspect left the scene with the victim's pajama pants and fled to parts unknown, according to authorities.

The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated. She is expected to survive, authorities said.

Officers are now searching for the suspect, described as a male. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black and white sneakers.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477

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