NYPD Releases New Video Of Man Suspected Of Raping Woman In Queens Alley
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The NYPD released new video as the search continues for a man suspected of raping a 27-year-old woman earlier this month in Queens.
The attack happened around 4 a.m. on January 18 in the Jamaica neighborhood.
Police said the woman was walking along Jamaica Avenue near 163rd Street when a man walking in front of her stopped.
As she attempted to pass, he allegedly grabbed her dragged her into a nearby alley, where he raped her.
Police said he also covered her mouth and said "I am going to kill you."
The victim was hospitalized with injuries to her head, body, arms and legs.
Investigators previously released two other videos of the suspect, who's believed to be 25-30 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. You can also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers website, by tweeting @NYPDTips or by texting 274637.
