Man Allegedly Tries To Rape Store Clerk In The Bronx: Police

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- New York City police are looking for a man accused of attempting to rape a clothing store employee in the Bronx.

Police say the suspect walked into the clothing store in the South Bronx around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, and after browsing around the store, attempted to rape the 41-year-old female clerk.

The victim was able to fend off the suspect who fled the area.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or texting their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

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