Police: 2 Women Sexually Assaulted, Robbed at Knifepoint in Manhattan
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted and robbed two women at knifepoint in the Hamilton Heights section of Manhattan in the last two weeks.
John Motone reports
The first incident occurred on Aug 1 around 8 p.m. Police say the man grabbed a 59-year-old woman and dragged her into an alleyway near West 148th Street and Broadway where she was sexually assaulted and robbed.
On Aug 10 around 2 a.m. the man followed a 23-year-old woman into an elevator near West 144 Street and Convent Avenue where he sexually assaulted her and robbed her at knifepoint, police say.
The alleged attacks occurred in the Hamilton Heights section of the borough.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
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