Tattooed Queens Rape Suspect Pulled Fake Gun On Victim: Police

QUEENS, NY — A man with the words "Only The Strong Survive" tattooed across his chest is suspected of raping a woman in Queens this week, police say. George Persaud, 24, allegedly pulled a fake gun on the 40-year-old woman in South Ozone Park between midnight and 6 a.m. on Sunday, the NYPD said.

Persaud then forced the woman into a secluded area, where he raped her, according to police. The woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said.

Persaud stands about 5-foot-4, weighs about 150 pounds and has brown eyes, dark hair and facial hair on his face and chin, police say.

In addition to the phrase emblazoned on his chest, police said Persaud has tattoos on his right knuckles and a nautical star on his right hand.

Anyone with information about Persaud can call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-8477 or 1-888-577-4782 to leave a tip in Spanish. New Yorkers can also text tips to 274637 or submit them online at nypdcrimestoppers.com.

(Lead image: Police suspect George Persaud of raping a woman in Queens earlier this week. Photos from the NYPD)