The New York Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly knocked out a 73-year-old woman's teeth in Lower Manhattan when he attempted to rape her, authorities said Tuesday.
NYPD released a a video and photos of the alleged attacker on social media, asking for the public's help. The man appears to be wearing a red track suit and what looks like a neck pillow.
The man demanded sex from the 73-year-old woman around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday in Lower Manhattan, authorities said. When she refused, he attacked the woman and punched her several times in the face, knocking out her teeth and breaking her eye socket.
The suspect then fled the scene after taking the woman's purse, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or NYPD detectives at 212-334-0635. NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $2,500.
Here is a closer look. pic.twitter.com/wbzVZ5lIqL
— NYPD 1st Precinct (@NYPD1Pct) July 9, 2019
WANTED For An Attempted Rape in front of 11 Greenwich Street #Manhattan @NYPD1Pct @NYPDSVU on 07/7/19 @ 12:45 A.M. Reward up to $2500Seen Him? Know where he is?Call 1-800-577-TIPS or DM us!Calls are CONFIDENTIAL! #YourCityYourCall @NYPDDetectives @NY1 @CBSNewYork @NBCNewYork pic.twitter.com/Dzf9u7rguo
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 9, 2019
