Man suspected of attempting to rape woman in Bronx stairwell

BRONX, N.Y. (WABC) -- Police are looking for a man accused of attempting to rape a woman in the Bronx.

Around 9:30 a.m. on May 12, a man followed a 26-year-old woman into her building at Wales Avenue and East 151 Street. He followed her into the stairway, then grabbed her by the neck and demanded that she remove her pants. The victim refused and the suspect fled.

The suspect is described as a black man who is 25, 5 feet 6 inches, 130 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a grey baseball cap, white sneakers, black shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 800-577-TIPS.