The woman had just put out the garbage when the suspect, armed with a sharp object, grabbed her from behind.
Police say she was tied up while the suspect robbed electronic equipment and cash.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man, 45-50 years old, 6'2" and 175 pounds. He was wearing a grey zippered sweater, blue jeans, tan boots and was carrying a red book bag.
Anyone with information in regards to this Assault is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
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