Manhunt for ‘sex predators’ in ‘Rude’ shorts: Cops release CCTV of suspect accused of attempting to rape 53-year-old stranger at her home before stabbing her
- Police said the man followed the 53-year-old woman into their building
- He threatened her on the grounds of the Lillian Wald Houses on the Lower East Side
- Authorities are offering $3,500 for information leading to the man’s arrest
A man wearing shorts that read “RUDE” is said to have attempted to rape a woman in her New York City apartment over the weekend.
Police said the man followed the 53-year-old woman to her building on the grounds of Lillian Wald Houses on the Lower East Side around 9 a.m. Sunday before making his way to her apartment.
He tried to rape the woman inside with a knife point, police added.
The suspect is “WANTED for attempted rape near the Lillian Wald homes,” NYC Crime Stoppers posted Monday on the organization’s Instagram page.
A man in shorts that read “RUDE” was caught on CCTV shortly before allegedly attempting to rape a woman in NYC
The young man followed the 53-year-old woman into her building on the grounds of Lillian Wald Houses on the Lower East Side around 9 a.m. Sunday
He grabbed the victim’s cell phone and $20 cash and ran from the building, officials said
When confronted, he grabbed the victim’s cell phone and $20 cash and ran away, officials said.
Emergency services took the woman to Beth Israel Medical Center for treatment, authorities said.
The crime occurred at Lillian Wald Houses, a housing project on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Rape and assault in New York City have increased 8 and 19 percent, respectively, since this time last year.
CCTV photos show the suspect wearing a silver hat, black T-shirt and a chain around his neck.
The police are still looking for the suspect.
They are also offering a reward of up to $3,500 for any information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 1-800-577-TIPS or visit the Crime Stoppers website.
