Man wanted, accused of attempting to rape woman in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- The NYPD is searching for a man accused of trying to rape a woman in the Bronx on Friday afternoon.
The incident happened around 1 p.m. near Creston Avenue and East 184th Street.
Police say the suspect approached the 70-year-old victim from behind and attempted to rape her.
The suspect is described as around 6 feet tall, 165 pounds, with long gray hair, and was last seen wearing a white shirt. The NYPD released the following photo.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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