Police are searching for a man suspected of raping a 17-year-old girl inside Ferry Point Park in the Bronx on the night of Sunday, June 14, according to the NYPD's Crime Stoppers unit.
On June 24, NYPD Crime Stoppers released a “WANTED FOR RAPE” bulletin saying the attack happened at about 11:00 p.m. on June 14 in the vicinity of Emerson Avenue and Harding Avenue, inside the boundaries of the 45th Precinct. The notice urges anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), lists the department's sex-crimes hotlines and a Spanish tip line, and says tips can be submitted at the Crime Stoppers website. A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Where It Happened
Ferry Point Park sits along the Bronx waterfront in Throggs Neck and falls under the patrol area of the NYPD's 45th Precinct. The park has been the scene of serious violence in recent years, including a double homicide that drew wide reporting. Investigators say they are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage as part of the current case, and background on the park itself is detailed on its entry page Ferry Point Park.
How To Help
Anyone with information, video or photos is asked to preserve them and contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips at Crime Stoppers. Victims and witnesses can also reach the NYPD Special Victims Division's 24-hour hotline at 212-267-RAPE (7273) for immediate support, according to the NYPD.
Investigation Status
The 45th Precinct and detectives assigned to sex-crimes investigations are handling the case, and the bulletin did not list any arrests at the time it was posted. Investigators say they will follow up on tips and review any available footage from the area as they work to identify the suspect.
