Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Sexual Assault Suspect In Queens

Man has attacked four women since September, NYPD says.

New York City police are asking for the public’s help in locating an alleged rapist who has struck four times in Queens since late last year.

All the reported incidents have taken place in the 109 Precinct, based in Flushing, and the victims have all been Asian women in their twenties or thirties.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his thirties standing five-foot-five, 140 pounds with black hair.

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The most recent incident happened on Tuesday evening at 11:40 p.m. on Colden Street. The victim, an Asian woman in her early twenties, did not require any medical assistance as a result of the attack.

Earlier victims have not all been able to escape harm, according to police.

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The first incident happened on Sept. 22 of last year at 10:10 p.m., at the corner of 28th Street and 34th Avenue in Flushing. The victim, an Asian woman in her late thirties, sustained minor injuries from her hands and legs in the assault.

The second incident, occurred Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., at the corner of Sanford Avenue and 147th Street. The victim was an Asian woman in her late twenties, who suffered facial injuries in the attack.

The third incident happened on Bowne Street on Feb. 27 at 3:45 a.m., the victim, an Asian woman in her mid-twenties, did not require any medical assistance, according to police.

The NYPD has released a sketch and two videos that they say show the alleged attacker.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips at the Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577.

All callers will remain anonymous.


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