NEW YORK, NY – A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in connection to a rape that occurred within the confines of the 23 Precinct. The NYPD arrested Romero Gonzales, Geovanni, a resident of 1 Randalls Island, Manhattan.
Gonzales was charged with rape, robbery, stalking, and sex abuse for a rape he allegedly committed on Monday at around 1:40 am.
According to the NYPD, Gonzales approached a 21-year-old female victim in the vicinity of East 111 Street and 2 Avenue. He engaged her in conversation, causing the victim to run away, and the individual chased after her. The individual then proceeded to rape the victim and removed her bag from her shoulder and cellphone from her hand before fleeing eastbound on 111 Street.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for medical attention. The police described the suspect as a male with a light complexion, approximately 20-25 years old, last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a teddy bear design, a black backpack, and a gray bag.
The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).