Woman attacked on Wakefield Street – NBC New York

Authorities are searching for a 45-year-old man who was caught on video grabbing a 26-year-old woman from behind as she walked down a Bronx street, violently throwing her to the ground and attempting to rape her.

The woman was walking near Vireo Avenue and East 235th Street around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, when a man grabbed her in a chokehold, according to police. The man forced her to the ground and wrestled with the woman for a while, a video shows. She was eventually able to free herself from him by screaming for help.

The suspect, later identified as Miguel Rivera, was last seen driving away on a blue scooter.

The victim suffered cuts and bruises and refused medical treatment at the scene.

Police released surveillance images of Rivera (above).

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.