Woman raped in Queens

QUEENS (WABC) -- Investigators are trying to track down a rapist in Queens.

The attack happened on Wednesday morning at 4:45. Police said the suspect followed the victim as she was walking home near 69th Road and Queens Boulevard in Rego Park.

The suspect confronted the woman in her 20s and forced her to the rear of a nearby apartment building and raped her.

The suspect is described as a black man, 40 to 50 years old, 5'7" tall, medium build, dark salt and pepper hair, and wearing black leather scandals.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this individual is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also text tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

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