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Surveillance Camera Captures Suspect In 4 Queens Sex Assaults

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are asking for the public's assistance to find a suspect wanted in connection with four sex assault in Queens.

Police said surveillance footage captured the suspect in the attacks.

In each case, police said the man approached the victims from behind and sexually assaulted them before fleeing the scene.

The incidents date back to September 22 of last year, when a 37-year-old woman was assaulted at the intersection of 28 Street and 34th Avenue. She was left with injuries to her hand and legs.

The suspect's second victim received injuries to her head and face last December.

Police said the last two victims did not require medical attention. The latest attacked took place on April 19 at around 11:40 p.m. at 44-35 Colden Street.

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

All calls are strictly confidential.

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