Woman raped in apartment building elevator in Bronx – Henry’s Club

BRONX, New York (WABC) – Police are searching for a man who raped a woman at knifepoint in an elevator in the Bronx.

The incident happened around 10 pm on Monday night.

Authorities say the suspect followed the 40-year-old victim into an apartment building elevator near Bolton Street and Lidig Avenue.

Investigators say the man in the surveillance video pulled out a knife, raped her and stole more than $100 from her.

The victim was taken to the hospital.

If you recognize the person seen in the NYPD surveillance video, you are asked to call the police.

Call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips by visiting Crimestoppers’ website Crimestoppers.nypdonline.org Or by messaging on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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