NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for a man who attacked and threatened a woman in Queens early Friday morning as part of an attempted rape.
The 32-year-old woman was walking down 94th Street near 31st Avenue in Flushing at about 5:45 a.m. when the suspect snuck up behind her.
The assailant put a handkerchief over the survivor’s mouth and threatened to kill her, police said.
He then pushed her to the ground and began removing her clothing.
The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction, and the survivor was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
If you are a victim of sexual assault, contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or online.rainn.org. New York State residents may call the New York State Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline at 800-942-6906. New Jersey residents may call the Statewide Sexual Violence Hotline at 800-601-7200.