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Woman Fought Off Man Who Tried to Rape Her in Gramercy Vestibule: Police

By Lisha Arino | June 8, 2015 5:21pm
Police Release Footage of Gramercy Rape Suspect
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GRAMERCY — A man flashed a woman then tried to rape her in an apartment building vestibule Saturday, police said.

A surveillance video, released by police on Monday, shows the suspect exposing himself as the 25-year-old victim passed by, and then following her off-screen, where he attempted to rape her at about 3:25 a.m. on June 6, according to the NYPD.

The victim managed to fight off her attacker, who then fled the scene, police said.

The video shows the suspect wearing blue jeans, white sneakers and a dark hooded jacket with the ADIDAS logo. 

Police described the man as being 5-foot-8 and weighing 170 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or submit tips online or text tips to 274637(CRIMES) and enter TIP577.