Police in New York are searching for a suspect they said tried to sexually assault a 21-year-old woman who was sunbathing in Central Park on Monday.
is searching for a suspect authorities said tried to sexually assault a 21-year-old woman who was sunbathing in Central Park on Monday.
Chief of Patrol John Chell said the woman told police a Black man in his 30s, wearing a light-colored shirt and shorts, with distinctively curly hair, approached her and exposed himself around 1:30 p.m.She screams and gets up to run; he tackles her from behind and she is able to fight him off," Chell said during a news conference, adding that the suspect, who is about 6 feet tall and has a medium build, ran away from the scene.
Chell said the woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment, with members of the Special Victims Unit investigating. He said detectives are scouring the park, as well as security footage. He also said the department is using drone technology.Police urged anyone who has information about the crime to contact authorities at 1-800-577-TIPS.
"Central Park is an iconic attraction visited by tourists and New Yorkers alike," police noted on X. "We are relentless in our efforts to ensure safety for all who visit the park."
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