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Police Hunt Suspected Rapist in Astoria

August 9, 2012 7:45am | Updated August 9, 2012 7:45am
Photo of a man police suspect to be involved in a sexual assault in Astoria.
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NYPD

QUEENS — Police are hunting a 6-foot-6 man they suspect of raping a woman in Astoria.

James Peeples, 27, allegedly raped the 24-year-old woman in the area near Astoria Boulevard and 18th Street, police said.

The attack happened on July 25, police said.

Peeples is described as 230 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair, with blonde-highlighted dreadlocks.

Anyone with information relating to the suspect or the crime can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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