STATEN ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- A man who was wanted in the alleged rape of a 5-year-old girl on Staten Island is now in custody, police said.
30 year old is Dominique Giles, 30, was arrested and charged with 3 counts of rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, two counts of rape in the third degree, 3 counts of sex abuse, forcible touching, and six counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to police.
Police sources said Giles is a friend of someone in the child's family.
The alleged crime happened around 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, inside a residence located near Richmond Terrace and Sharpe Avenue.
The NYPD says Giles raped the 5-year-old victim and then fled on foot.
The victim was taken to Richmond University Medical Center for evaluation.
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