The New York City Police Department is currently searching for a Bronx rape suspect who was caught on video attacking a 45-year-old woman in The Bronx on May 1. The video shows the suspect throwing a looped belt around the woman’s neck, choking her unconscious, and dragging her away on a dark city street. After the attack, the suspect is seen looking up and down the block before the video cuts out. The NYPD has identified the suspect as an unidentified man and is looking to press rape charges against him, but he has not yet been located.
A report filed by the NYPD states that the suspect followed the victim to East 152nd Street and 3rd Avenue in the 40th Precinct, where he placed a belt around her neck, causing her to lose consciousness. The suspect then dragged her between two parked cars and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene. The department’s Special Victims Unit is currently investigating the case, but as of Friday morning, no arrests have been made. The video of the attack, which circulated widely online, shows the masked man sneak up behind the victim, grab her by the throat with the belt, and drag her to the ground. The victim appears to lose consciousness quickly, with her hands falling to her sides as she is dragged between the parked cars.
Further details about the victim’s condition following the attack were not immediately available. The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. The department is working diligently to identify and apprehend the suspect in this disturbing case of sexual assault. In a separate incident, a California man who sexually assaulted hikers and sleeping women was deemed a “serious danger to society” by a jury. It is crucial for authorities to take swift action in cases of sexual assault to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
The NYPD spokesperson has confirmed that the assault took place in the early hours of the morning, and they are working on gathering more information to track down the suspect. The brazen attack captured on video has shocked the community and prompted widespread concern for the victim and the safety of others in the area. The NYPD is committed to bringing the suspect to justice and holding him accountable for his heinous actions. The public is encouraged to come forward with any information that may help in identifying the suspect and ensuring that he is no longer a threat to others.