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Police Search For Man Accused Of Raping 7-Year-Old Girl At Her Staten Island Home

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- New York City police are looking for a man accused of raping a 7-year-old girl at her home in Staten Island.

Daniel Nieto, 32, allegedly walked into the back door of the child's home around 2:45 a.m., Aug. 6, entered her bedroom and sexually assaulted the child, police say.

The suspect then fled the house.

Nieto is described as a Hispanic male, 5'2", approximately 125 pounds, with short black hair, wearing a white T-shirt, black vest jacket, brown pants and brown shoes.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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