THE BRONX — Police have released video of a suspect who they say raped a woman in the stairwell of a University Heights apartment building last week.
The woman was followed into the elevator of the building on East 183rd Street on Feb. 5 about 9:45 p.m. When the door opened, the suspect grabbed her from behind and snatched cash and two cell phones before assaulting her in a nearby stairwell, the NYPD said.
He ran off, and the victim was taken to an area hospital for medical attention.
The suspect is described as about 18 years old, 5-foot-8 and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.