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Scooter Riding Attacker Tried to Rape Woman - Cops Say

Struck Up Conversation, Then Attacked Her 

Police are searching for this man in connection with a sexual assault in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice

June 7, 2023


BRONX - Police are searching for a scooter riding suspect in connection with an attempted rape in the Bronx.



Police released surveillance video from inside the lobby of a building. The suspect was seen walking with a scooter.





Cops say this man is wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Mott Haven.




At around 8 am on May 30, a 20-year-old woman was engaged in a conversation with a man in the vicinity of Cypress Avenue and East 136 Street. Cops say the man without warning and without permission pulled the woman’s pants down.



Investigators say as the woman tried to stop him, the attacker told her he had a gun. He then proceeded to digitally penetrate her.


The victim was able to break free and fled her attacker. Cops said the attacker then fled the location in an unknown direction.


Police and EMS responded after the victim called 911. EMS medically evaluated the woman at the scene.




Cops said the suspect is a male with a light complexion, heavy build and a beard. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. He was seen with a scooter and a green tote bag.


Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 


All calls are strictly confidential.



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