Girl, 12, Raped In Brooklyn By Stranger, Police Say
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Girl, 12, Raped In Brooklyn By Stranger, Police Say
"EAST WILLIAMSBURG, NY - A 12-year-old girl was raped by a stranger in the stairwell of an apartment building in East Williamsburg on Thursday afternoon, and police are still searching for the suspect, New York City Police Department officials said Friday. According to the NYPD, the girl was entering her apartment building near Morgan Avenue and Skillman Avenue, which is part of NYCHA's Cooper Park Houses on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. when the man approached her, grabbed her, and proceeded to rape her."
"Police and medics responded and took the girl to a local hospital in stable condition, officials said. Police are investigating the situation and have not made any arrests yet. Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect. Police said anyone with information regarding the rape can call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)."
A 12-year-old girl was raped by a stranger in the stairwell of an apartment building near Morgan Avenue and Skillman Avenue in East Williamsburg on Thursday at about 5:45 p.m. The suspect approached, grabbed and raped the girl, then fled in an unknown direction. Police and medics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The NYPD released surveillance photos and is actively investigating the incident; no arrests have been made. Members of the public are asked to contact Crime Stoppers or email the provided tip address; hotline and emergency numbers were also listed.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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