STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – A female jogger was grabbed from behind and attacked during an attempted rape at a park in New York City last week, police said.
The incident happened at Silver Lake Park on Staten Island around 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, according to the NYPD.
A 53-year-old woman was jogging in Silver Lake Park when a person came up to her from behind, grabbed her, and then pulled her to the ground, police said.
The attacker grabbed the woman’s groin area and then fled, according to police.
The victim was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.
The attacker hasn’t been identified. No arrests have been made.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than six years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here.
English (US) ·