NYPD On The Hunt For Flushing/College Point Rapist
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with three sexual assaults in the Flushing and College Point section of Queens.
The suspect, described as a male Hispanic in his 20s, is approximately 5-foot-5 and 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and dark sneakers.
He first struck on Sept. 22 in the vicinity of Avenue A, attacking a 37-year-old woman from behind. Then on Dec. 12, police said he slammed a 27-year-old woman against a wall and sexually assaulted near Sanford Avenue and 147th Street, This past Sunday he assaulted a 25-year-old woman near 37-04 Bowne St.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
