Jackson Heights & Elmhurst

Crime & Mayhem

Man Sexually Assaults Woman in Queens Elevator, Police Say

September 23, 2014 10:02am | Updated September 23, 2014 10:02am
The suspect was seen on video Sept. 18 wearing white pants, a light-colored shirt and a green hat.
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QUEENS — Police are looking for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman in an elevator in the middle of the day.

The suspect followed the victim into an elevator on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., according to the NYPD.

He approached her from behind and pressed himself into her, police said.

Officials didn't give the neighborhood or address of the attack, but it happened within the 110th Precinct, which includes Elmhurst and Corona, according to police.

The suspect was seen on video wearing white pants, a light-colored shirt and a green hat.

Anyone with information about the suspect can call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS, text information to 274637 then enter TIP577 or log on to NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.

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