NYC sexual predator with ‘Rude’ emblazoned on shorts tries to rape stranger at knifepoint before robbing her
A sexual predator with the word “Rude” emblazoned in big letters on the front of his shorts forced his way into a stranger’s East Village apartment and tried to rape her at knifepoint before robbing her, police said Monday.
The assailant followed the 53-year-old victim into the Lillian Wald Houses off the FDR Drive about 9 a.m. Sunday, forced his way into her apartment and pulled a knife, cops said.
He tried to rape the woman but wound up pleasuring himself instead. He then took the victim’s cell phone and $20 cash and ran off, cops said.
Medics took the woman to Mount Sinai Beth Israel for treatment.
On Monday, cops released surveillance footage of the suspect and asked the public’s help identifying him and tracking him down.
He is described as in his 20s, about 5-feet-7 and 150 pounds with a dark complexion, slim build and facial hair. He wore a silver head wrap, black T-shirt, white shorts with the word “Rude” written across the front, white sneakers and a chain around his neck.
Anyone with information is asked to to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
