Police search for man behind two rapes in Eastchester
Police release image of 42-year-old Anthony Robinson, who they say raped two women between Boller and Tillotson avenues.
Residents in Eastchester say they’re on edge after police identified a man wanted in connection with the rape of two women on the same block, six months apart.
According to police, 42-year-old Anthony Robinson is wanted for allegedly attacking two women on Boller Avenue in separate incidents.
Investigators say the first attack happened just days before Thanksgiving, around 10 p.m., when Robinson allegedly raped a 30-year-old woman.
Police say the second attack happened around 11 p.m. on May 6. In that case, Robinson is accused of punching and raping a 22-year-old woman.
Neighbors have since posted flyers with Robinson’s photo throughout the neighborhood, stapling them to utility poles and construction sites in hopes someone recognizes him.
“We walked past him over there, so I had no idea he was this person,” one resident said.
“It’s very concerning and alarming to actually know he lives this close to us, as a female, and I have a 13-year-old daughter,” another neighbor said.
The flyers list Robinson’s last known address in the same neighborhood where police say both attacks occurred. News 12 knocked on the doors at that address, but no one answered.
Sources tell News 12 Robinson is known to police and has four prior arrests, including criminal possession of a weapon, assault, burglary and reckless endangerment.
Neighbors now say they’re watching closely and hoping someone spots him before he can hurt anyone else.
“He should be prosecuted to the fullest extent, because I don’t think anyone should be abusing anyone, or even worse, women,” one resident said.
Police are urging anyone who sees Robinson - or knows where he may be - to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information can also contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline anonymously.
