Police: Search On For Suspect Who Raped Woman Inside Long Island Home
ATLANTIC BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – The search is on for a suspect who allegedly raped a woman inside a Long Island home.
It happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday at a home in Atlantic Beach, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The woman reportedly first met the suspect outside a home on Oswego Street, a route to the Atlantic Beach Bridge, to Lawrence and the Rockaways.
They may have been drinking together when she was taken into a home against her will and raped. She eventually got away and called 911.
An acquaintance of the alleged victim said she is receiving mental health counseling and working closely with police.
Investigators said they're looking for a Hispanic man in his mid-20s who was wearing a "Nirvana" T-shirt at the time of the alleged attack.
"Horrible thing, you know. I couldn't believe it when they told me. There must have been 25 police officers here ... but I understand they didn't catch the guy," Atlantic Beach resident Bernie Gruber said.
"We're surrounded by water. That's why it's hard to do something over here and get away with it," Atlantic Beach homeowner Greg Bohlman said. "I've lived here my whole life, like, 42 years and I've never even heard of anyone getting raped around here."
"Shocking, shocking. We know everybody on this block. We all come together as neighbors. We all walk our dogs together," said Atlantic Beach resident Rene Smith.
Beachgoers take pride in the safety of their village, some saying they never lock their doors.
"Frightening for us because we're a very quiet community. Everybody knows everything, what's going on. So, wish that they catch the culprit and take care of business," homeowner Myra Sykes said.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact police.
Check back with CBSNewYork.com for more on this developing story.
