A 20-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in a stairwell at the City Center shopping complex in White Plains on the night of Tuesday, April 7, according to police. Responding officers arrested a suspect at the scene, and the woman was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and support services.
Police account of the incident
The White Plains Department of Public Safety says officers were called to the City Center around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports of an assault in a stairwell. The victim, described as a 20-year-old Westchester County resident, was transported to an area hospital for care and access to support services, according to White Plains Public Safety.
Suspect taken into custody
Police say the suspect is a 22-year-old man from Queens who was taken into custody at the scene. His name has not been released, and officials have not said whether he and the victim know each other. The case remains under active investigation, Daily Voice reported.
Investigation and evidence
Detectives from the White Plains Criminal Investigations Division are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and processing physical evidence, while working with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office on the case, according to Patch. Officials say they are withholding additional details to protect the victim’s privacy and avoid compromising the investigation.
How to help and support
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the White Plains Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, according to White Plains Public Safety.
For those seeking help, Westchester County maintains a list of medical and advocacy resources, including the Family Justice Center and the SAAVE rape-crisis hotline, in a document compiled by the county’s Office for Women.
