New York City police are seeking an unidentified man in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in Greenwich Village on June 27. The incident took place around 4:40 a.m. near West 10th Street and 5th Avenue.
According to the NYPD, a 21-year-old woman was approached by a man who then produced a knife and forcibly raped her. The suspect fled the scene following the assault. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Investigators have released photos of the suspect, described as a man with a beard and mustache. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a white t-shirt, light blue pants, and carrying a green jacket. The area where the attack occurred is near Washington Square Park and is lined with apartment buildings.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD's Sex Crimes Hotline at 1-212-267-7273 or 646-610-7272. Tips can also be submitted to the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers.