NYPD is on the trail of a man suspected of robbing and attempting to rape a woman at dawn, inside his building in Lower Manhattan.
Police said the suspect attacked the woman of 57 years old around 5 am on Saturday 12, inside the lobby of his residential building, near Saint Marks Place and First Avenue in the East Village. The following day, the NYPD released a video of the alleged attacker, seeking his arrest.
The suspect sexually assaulted the woman before fleeing with her bag, which contained a wallet, a credit card and a camera, according to New York Post. The victim was treated at an area hospital for a swollen lip and lacerations to the mouth.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information should call 1-888-577-TIPS (74782) and in Spanish 1-888-57-CLUE (74782). Also through crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by text message to 274637 (CRIMES), followed by TIP550. All communications are strictly confidential.
🚨WANTED🚨for A RAPE in the vicinity of Saint Marks Place and 1st Avenue. #Manhattan @NYPD9pct on 2/12/22 @ 5: 00AM the individual approached the victim inside the lobby of her apt. building Reward up to💰 $3500 Know who he is?📞Call 1-800-550-TIPS Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! pic.twitter.com/mjp9psczN3— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) February 13, 2022