POLICE RELEASE SKETCH OF SUSPECT IN ATTEMPTED RAPE IN WESTBURY

Newsday/Gary Dymski
10/28/14


Nassau County police are looking for a man who attempted to sexually assault a woman earlyWednesday in Westbury.  Police have released a sketch of the suspect.  The SpecialVictims Squad said a woman, 22, was walking on Post Avenue near Maple Avenue at about 12:40 am whenshe was approached by an unknown man who grabbed her from behind, causing her to fall to theground.  The man attempted to sexually assault her, and an unidentified male witnessintervened, causing the subject to run east on Maple Avenue.  The suspect is described ashaving a medium build, between 40 and 50 years old, about 6 foot 1 inch, wearing jeans, tan bootsand a black hooded jacket.  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at800-244-8477 or the Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022.  All calls will be keptconfidential.
(New York)