FRESH MEADOWS — Investigators were looking for a man who they claim sexually assaulted and robbed a woman Friday night.
The incident took place near 185th Street and the Long Island Expressway around 11:50 p.m., where the suspect approached the 20-year-old victim from behind, police said.
He grabbed her, forcibly took her to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her, according to police.
The suspect, described by investigators as a black man with a multi-colored striped shirt with matching hat and dark-colored jeans, then robbed the woman and fled the area.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), text their tips to 274637 (crimes) then enter TIP577 or log on to nypdcrimestoppers.com. All reports will be kept confidential.
