Overview

• Police say the assault took place around 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, inside a residence near Prospect Avenue and East 170th Street by Crotona Park in the Bronx.
• The suspect is described as a slim 17- to 19-year-old male last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light-colored shorts, white shoes and a white knit cap.
• Investigators released surveillance footage showing a man matching the description walking near the scene and urged anyone who recognizes him to contact police.
• The 15-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition and her identity has been withheld due to her age.
• Tips can be submitted confidentially to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, using the NYPD Crime Stoppers app or texting 274637 and entering TIP577.