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Police: Woman, 19, Forced Behind House And Raped In Richmond Hill, Queens

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police have released a sketch of a Queens rape suspect and are asking for the public's help in finding him.

The incident happened Sundayat around 11 p.m. near 89th Avenue between 102nd and 104th streets in Richmond Hill, authorities said.

A 19-year-old woman was grabbed, forced behind a house and sexually assaulted, police said.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between 25 and 35 years old, 5-foot-5 to 5-7 and between 190 and 210 pounds.

Police also said the suspect had spiked hair and was wearing a tank top featuring the characters from the show Family Guy, along with cargo shorts.

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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