Police Seeking Hammer-Wielding Rape Suspect

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the following suspect who is wanted in connection with a rape that occurred on Monday in Bedford Stuyvesant.

According to police reports, an 18-year-old female was walking down Monroe Street at approximately 12:40 a.m. when she was approached from behind by an unknown suspect who displayed a hammer, threatened to hit her and demanded oral sex. 

The suspect then forced the victim into a back alley where he raped her and then fled the scene. The victim admitted herself Woodhull Hospital, and is recovering.  

The suspect is described as the following: A black male, approximately 20-22 years old,  5'8, approximately 150lbs, light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black rich young cap, a hoodie, dark jeans, dark jean jacket, red white and black sneakers, North Face black backpack and black framed glasses (a sketch of the suspect is attached).

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All call are strictly confidential.