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Stranger Rapes 23-Year-Old Woman at Knifepoint in Queens High-Rise

With no suspect in custody, the NYPD investigation continues at Alvista Towers in Queens

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Overview

  • A 23-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint by a stranger in her apartment at Alvista Towers in Jamaica, Queens, on July 26.
  • The attacker allegedly knocked on her door, grabbed her by the neck and pulled her into a bedroom before the assault.
  • Police responded to a 4:30 a.m. call and confirmed the rape at the scene.
  • Crime Scene Unit detectives removed evidence bags from the high-rise for forensic analysis.
  • The victim was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens in stable condition and no arrests have been made as authorities seek public tips.