Police release sketch of suspect in Forest Hills sex assault

QUEENS (WABC) -- The NYPD is searching for a suspect in a sex assault in Forest Hills Queens.

Police say the incident happened Tuesday evening when the suspect followed the 47-year-old victim into her apartment building.

The suspect is accused of grabbing the victim and sexually abusing her before throwing her to the ground and fleeing the location.

The victim was taken to Elmhurst Hospital where she was treated for her injuries.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.