Suspect Wanted in Elmhurst Rape

Police in Queens are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a rape that occurred last weekend.

On Dec. 9 at 4 a.m. in Elmhurst, the suspect climbed into a home through a bathroom window using a ladder. The suspect sexually assaulted his 24-year-old victim while inside, before fleeing the scene.

Police described the suspect as a young man, between the ages of 20- and 25-years-old, wearing a grey knit cap, black nylon jacket, blue jeans, red and white sneakers and a “Diesel” brand brown belt.

Police also released a sketch of the suspect, seen at right. 

If anyone has any information, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips at the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.