Police: Man wanted for raping 35-year-old woman in the Bronx

The victim was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition.

News 12 Staff

Aug 6, 2024, 1:04 PM

Updated 138 days ago

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Investigators say a man accused of raping a woman in the Bronx is on the loose.
Police say a 35-year-old woman was walking on Bergen Avenue and East 149th Street at around 1 a.m. Monday when she was approached by a man asking her for directions.
Police shared a picture of the suspect who forcibly raped the 35-year-old woman. He then fled on foot eastbound on East 149th Street toward Brook Avenue.
The victim was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.