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Lower East Side Sexual Assault Suspect Caught On Tape
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Christopher Robbins
Published Oct 18, 2011
Modified Oct 18, 2011
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Published Oct 18, 2011
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On October 9, a low-flying police helicopter roused residents of the Lower East Side along Rivington Street, looking for a suspect in a sexual assault. According to the Lo-Down the incident occurred around 7 a.m. near Rivington and Attorney Streets.
In surveillance video provided by the NYPD, the suspect is seen placing his hat on a car, and walking behind the victim. After assaulting her, he flees and is seen grabbing his hat.
Police describe the suspect as being betwee 5'6" and 5'8" tall, weighing around 160 pounds and being approximately 20-22 years old. Anyone with information regarding the incident should call Crime Stoppers (1-800-577-8477).
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Christopher Robbins
Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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