GRAMERCY — A man grabbed a woman by the throat and raped her in the woman's restroom of a Gramercy bar Saturday, police said.
The man, who can be seen in surveillance footage released by police, entered the restroom of Turnmill at 119 E. 27th St., near Park Avenue South, about 7:45 p.m. and attacked the 23-year-old woman, NYPD officials said.
She was treated at Lenox Hill HealthPlex at the former St. Vincent's hospital site, police said.
The attacker, who staff said they didn't recognize, didn't buy anything and didn't linger in the bar, a source said.
The suspect is about 50, 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds with brown hair, police said.
He was wearing blue jeans, a black shirt with a strike down the sleeves and black frame glasses, police said.
Neighbors were shocked to learn about the rape.
"It's usually a really nice bar, usually a good crowd. I've never been worried about my safety," said Lindsay Gray, 25, who lives and works in the area.
"This is frightening. I've never heard of anything like this happening in this neighborhood."
Others agreed and said the attack could be bad for future business at the bar.
"It's a little dark inside, but I've never felt unsafe. It's sad. I probably won't go back there now," said Yvette Burgos, 34, who works in the area.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).