Sex assault suspect caught on camera in Washington Heights

Friday, June 19, 2020
BEDFORD PARK, Bronx (WABC) -- Police are searching for the suspect who sexually assaulted a woman in Manhattan.

It happened earlier this month inside the Highbridge Park Playground in Washington Heights.
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Surveillance video of the suspect was released early Friday morning.

The suspect grabbed the 28-year-old victim from behind, choked her until she passed out and dragged her into the bushes.

He took her jewelry and forced her to perform a sex act.
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The woman was treated at an area hospital.
If you recognize the suspect, call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips by visiting the CrimeStoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by messaging on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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