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Sketch, Photos Released Of Suspect Who Tried To Rape Woman In Union Square Park
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Jen Chung
Published Oct 20, 2015
Modified Oct 20, 2015
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Police are still searching for the man accused of threatening and then trying to rape a woman in a public bathroom at Union Square Park. The authorities released surveillance images and a police sketch of the suspect.
According to the police, around 1:15 p.m. on October 18th, a 63-year-old woman said she was inside the bathroom "when a male suspect confronted her and demanded that she perform a sex act. The victim and the suspect engaged in a struggle where the victim bit the suspect on his left hand, causing a laceration." The confrontation occurred in a bathroom stall.
The suspect then fled. The victim was treated at a hospital and then released.
The Daily News reports that the victim drew blood from her attacker: "A Union Square Partnership employee who learned of the attack confronted the suspect but he denied responsibility and took off running toward E. 15th St., according to police sources. Cops collected DNA evidence from the scene and were canvassing hospitals around the city in case the perv sought treatment for the deep bite wound."
The cops say the suspect is in his 30s, with a thin build, short hair and a long goatee. He last seen wearing a green army camouflage jacket, an orange hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans and a backpack.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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