Police Seeking Suspect In Attempted Rape [Video]
Police searching after attack in nearby 104th Precinct.
Police in the neighboring 104th Precinct are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted rape.
On Sunday, Feb. 19, a 25-year-old woman was attacked in the confines of the 104th Precinct at 10:30 p.m. The victim was pushed to the ground by her attacker, who then attempted to rape her.
When she screamed for help, the suspect broke off the attack and ran after stealing the victim’s purse.
The suspect is described as between the ages of 25 and 35, 6-feet-tall, roughly 210 pounds, with black hair. He was wearing a grey jacket at the time of the attack.
A video disseminated by the NYPD is available at right.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Residents can also submit their tips at the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or text tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.