Cops on the Hunt for Alleged Bronx Rapist
WPIX NEWSROOM

8:52 p.m. EST, November 23, 2009
BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX)—
New York City police are on the hunt for a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the Concourse section of the Bronx.

The incident occurred on Saturday in the vicinity of Gerard Ave. and E. 158 St. According to police, the suspect followed a 27-year-old female into the lobby of a building, forced her into a stairwell and sexually assaulted her before taking off on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30's, between 180-210 pounds and 5'8"-5'10." He was last spotted wearing a dark-colored baseball cap with a white stripe, a black jacket, blue jeans and tan construction boots.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.