A woman was trying to enter her Queens apartment when a man grabbed her from behind in an attempted rape, police said Saturday. Ken Buffa reports.
UPDATE: Suspect Caught on Video Grabbing Woman Is Arrested, Police Say
A woman was trying to enter her Queens apartment when a man grabbed her from behind in an attempted rape, police said Saturday.
The man followed the victim home to her apartment on 55th Street in Woodside at about 4 a.m. Friday, then walked up from behind, the NYPD said.
He grabbed her arms and pulled her toward him before she got away, police said. Some words were exchanged that indicated the attack was an attempted rape, police say.
The man ran off.
The attack was caught on surveillance video which police released.
He's described as bald, about 150 pounds and 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, white pants, a white T-shirt and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
