East 27 St. Rape Suspect Sketch Released by Police

Police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection to a rape that allegedly took place within the 70th Precinct. 

At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, a  22-year-old woman was approached by an unknown man near the intersection of East 27th St. and Glenwood Road.

"The stranger then forcibly took the victim to an alleyway and raped her," cops reported. The woman was also robbed by the suspect. 

The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-20's, standing approximately 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-7, weighing 160 pounds with a medium build and bald head. He was last seen wearing a blue New York Yankees baseball hat with a white brim and dark gray jacket.

Anyone with information in regards is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.