The New York Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy in Queens. The incident took place on June 4, shortly after 9:30 p.m., in the rear of a residence on Austin Street between 75th Avenue and 75th Road in the Forest Hills neighborhood.
According to the NYPD, the suspect approached the teenage boy and sexually assaulted him before fleeing the scene on foot, heading north on 75th Street. The victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Queens in stable condition.
Authorities have released images of the suspect, described as having a medium complexion, a medium build, and long black hair. At the time of the incident, the individual was reportedly wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and carrying a pocketbook. Police have not specified the suspect's gender.
Anyone with information regarding the assault is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish-language tip line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).