The man, a livery cab driver, was caught on surveillance video running into a building.
He allegedly followed his victim into the building after she got out of his cab at 30th Street and 34th Avenue around 1:30 a.m.
According to police, he grabbed the woman from behind and attempted to rape her before she was able to break free.
The suspect drives a light-colored Lincoln Town Car.
He is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25 years old, standing about 5-foot-4 and weighing around 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with dark pants and frameless eye glasses.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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