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5.02.2011

police release new photo of flushing serial rapist


More on that suspect wanted in connection with four sexual assaults in Queens... Police have released a new video of the rapist from subway station surveillance footage: Cops release image of sicko suspected of attacking, sexually violating four women in Queens.

The suspect, described as Hispanic, in his 30s, 5-foot-5 and 140 pounds with black hair, is accused of attacking women -- all of them Asian -- from behind and sexually violating them with his hands before running off:
He first struck on September 22, attacking a 37-year-old woman near the intersection of 28th St. and 34th Ave. in Astoria, officials said.

On December 12 he attacked a 27-year-old woman near the intersection of Sanford Ave. and 147th St. in Flushing, cops said. On February 27 he assaulted a 26-year-old woman on Bowne St. in Flushing. And on April 19 he attacked a 24-year-old woman on Colden St. in Flushing.

In the first two attacks the women suffered injuries to their hands and legs. The two most recent victims were uninjured, police said.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit tips at the Crime Stoppers' website or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577. All callers will remain anonymous.