NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has issued a public request for assistance in identifying a suspect linked to a recent criminal sexual act and robbery. The incident took place within the 115th Precinct.
On early Saturday morning, around 12:30 a.m., a 45-year-old woman was walking near Northern Boulevard and 110 Street. An unidentified man confronted her, brandishing a knife. He then dragged her into an alley, where he stole her necklace and headphones and forced her to perform a sexual act. Following the attack, the suspect fled south on 109 Street on foot. The victim received medical attention at NYC Health and Hospitals/Elmhurst, where she is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a male, about 5’6″ tall, with a medium complexion and build. He was last seen wearing light black jogging pants with a reflective stripe, a green hooded sweatshirt, and gray sneakers.
The NYPD urges anyone with information about this crime to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Calls are kept confidential.