Man Wanted In Elevator Sex Assault Attack In Forest Hills

FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — The New York City Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a man accused of recently robbing a woman before sexually assaulting her in an elevator in Forest Hills.

According to NYPD, the suspect followed the woman into an elevator inside an apartment building near 62nd Drive and 108th Street at about 12:10 p.m. on Thursday.

He then emptied her belongings, searched her body for property and sexually assaulted her, police said. He then fled the scene.

Police describe the suspect as a bald, heavy-set man, 6 feet tall and between 55-60 years age. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black sneakers and a multi-colored gaiter.

WANTED for ATT ROBBERY: On 12/17/21 @ 12:10 PM, vicinity of 62 Dr & 108 St @NYPD112Pct the unidentified male followed the victim in the elevator, emptied her belongings, searched her body for property and sexually assaulted her. Any info call us @ 800-577-TIPS Reward up to $3500. pic.twitter.com/6Q7PgYl78e
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) December 18, 2021

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS (8477), or, for Spanish, 1 (888) 57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips by logging onto nypdcrimestoppers.com, or by texting 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577.

All tips are confidential.