UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are looking for the man who assaulted and robbed a woman in Central Park in the middle of the day.
Police say the suspect grabbed a woman around her neck, took her to the ground and demanded cash. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. near West 109th Street and West Drive on Thursday afternoon.
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The victim did not have any money on her at the time, but the suspect took her cell phone. He also pulled his pants down and demanded she perform a sex act.
Two Good Samaritans heard the victim's screams for help, and the suspect ran away.
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The suspect is described as a black man, approximately 20-25 years old, 5'8"-5'9" tall with a thin build. He is said to have a medium complexion and close-cut black hair.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)