Crime & Safety

Fort Greene Rape Sends Police Hunting For Suspect 'Todd'

Police released blurry photos, a first name and description of a man suspected of choking out and raping a woman in Fort Greene last month.

"Todd" is suspected of raping a woman in the Ingersoll Houses at 88 Monument Walk on April 22 about 3 a.m., according to police.
"Todd" is suspected of raping a woman in the Ingersoll Houses at 88 Monument Walk on April 22 about 3 a.m., according to police. (Courtesy of the NYPD)

FORT GREENE, BROOKLYN — A woman was choked out, raped and robbed in the Ingersoll Houses by a man captured in a blurry photo who goes by the name of "Todd," according to the NYPD.

The woman was attacked inside 88 Monument Walk, near Navy Street, about 3 a.m. on Friday, April 22, police said.

The attacker requested sex then, when refused, locked the woman in a choke hold until she lost consciousness, police said.

Find out what's happening in Fort Greene-Clinton Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The man raped the woman then stole $600 and her cell phone, police said.

The woman, bruised and scratched along her throat, was taken to Interfaith Hospital for treatment, police said.

Find out what's happening in Fort Greene-Clinton Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The NYPD released images, a description and the possible first name of the suspect Saturday, about a week after the attack.

"Todd" is 27-years-old, thin, stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and has brown eyes and dark braided hair, police said.

He was last seen wearing a light green jacket and blue pajama pants, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Fort Greene-Clinton Hill