Early Monday morning, a woman was the victim of a terrifying attempted rape at a subway station in the Lower East Side. As she waited for a train, a man approached her and, after she expressed disinterest, he followed her, assaulting her on the escalator. She bravely tried to call 911, but the attacker threw her phone away. Surveillance footage captured him leaving the station. Authorities provided a description of the suspect and are seeking public assistance in the investigation.
The attempted rape occurred at the Rutgers Street subway station, where the attacker, after engaging the victim in conversation, proceeded to assault her in a shocking incident.
Despite the terrifying situation, the victim displayed bravery by attempting to contact assistance, only for her phone to be thrown away by her assailant.
Authorities have released a description of the suspect, highlighting his physical appearance and the clothing worn during the attack, urging the public to assist in the investigation.
The aftermath of the incident has led to an appeal from law enforcement for any information that might lead to the capture of the suspect.
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