Man Attacks Woman In Front Of E Harlem Building, Police Say

EAST HARLEM, NY — The NYPD is hunting a man wanted for attacking a woman as she entered her East Harlem building, police said.

A 26-year-old woman was entering hear East 101st Street and First Avenue home just before 2:3- a.m. on Sept. 22 when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man, police said. The man covered the woman's mouth and attempted to drag her away from the building when a bystander heard the commotion, forcing the attacker to flee, police said.

The suspect is wanted for attempted rape, police said. Police described the attacker as a man with a medium build who was last seen wearing camouflage pants, a black top and black shoes. The NYPD released a photo of the suspect taken by a security camera at the victim's building entrance.

The woman who was attacked refused medical attention offered by EMS, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).