WANTED for Rape on Buffalo Avenue (77th Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the following suspect wanted in connection with a Rape that occurred within the confines of the 77 Precinct.

On Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at approximately 0130 hours a F/B/18 was walking in the vicinity of Buffalo Avenue when she was approached by the suspect who was armed with a knife. The suspect forced the victim into an alleyway where he raped her. The victim was treated at an area hospital.

Suspect Description:
M/B/18-23, approximately 5'7"-5'9" in height, medium build, with a dark birth mark on his lower right face. He was described as wearing a black sweatshirt, black jean shorts and black boots and a black du-rag.


Anyone with information in regards to this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.


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