NYPD releases images of brutal rape suspect in Bronx

THeNYPD is looking for a suspect connected to a brutal crime Assault and rape in the Bronx, recently caught on camera in horrifying detail. The public was alerted on Friday when police released clear images of the man believed to be behind it heinous attack that happened last week.

Surveillance footage from the crime scene shows a nightmare scenario involving a 45-year-old woman ambushed from behind Dragged unconscious with a belt between two parked cars and brutally abused. The video shows the suspect using the belt as a makeshift lasso to subdue his victim and render him unconscious before committing the crime sexual assault.

Dressed in white sweatpants And a blue GAP sweatshirtthe suspect’s clothing matches the authorities’ description, including a white rag that reflected the face covering seen in the video. Notably, the suspect has cropped hair and is carrying a backpack 5 feet 9 inches tall.

Manhunt in the Bronx: The NYPD is asking the public for help after a shocking attack

This terrible event occurred at 3 a.m. on May 1stvicinity East 152nd Street and Third Avenue. After the attack, the victim was transported NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln He is in stable condition but has since stopped cooperating with the investigation, according to police.

The NYPD Special Victims Unit leads the investigation and emphasizes the urgency of apprehending the attacker given the rising rape statistics across the city. Since this year there have been reports of rapes in April slightly increased compared to the same month last year with a total Across New York City, 511 rapes were recorded from May 5th.

Police push anyone with information As they continue their search for the man responsible for this heinous crime, they want to speak out about the suspect or the attack and hope that the photos released will lead to a quick resolution arrest.