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Sex Fiend Rapes Woman Near Botanical Garden

Woman Attacked Near Famed Tourist Spot, Blocks Away from Police Station
The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a rape that occurred near the NY Botanical Gardens. -Photo by NYPD

The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a rape that occurred near the NY Botanical Gardens. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

October 16, 2024


BRONX - A brazen rapist attacked a woman on the street two blocks away from a police station and a block over from the famed NY Botanical Gardens.



The bold attack occurred around 1 am on October 13, in the vicinity of Webster Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South. A 25-year-old woman was walking near the ball field two blocks away from the 52nd Precinct when she was approached by a man. 


Cops said the man approached the woman and claimed he would hurt her and that he had a weapon. He then proceeded to rape the woman. 


The attacker then ran off south on Webster Avenue. 





The victim was taken to Jacobi Medical Center where she is listed in stable condition. 


The attack occurred one block over from the famed tourist locale NY Botanical Gardens which is gearing up for its annual holiday train show.



The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect who is described as a male with a slim build and dark complexion. The suspect was last seen wearing a black coat, black pants and black sneakers. He wore a black balaclava but did not cover his face. 


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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