NYPD
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Jamaica. The man lured the child into an SUV after telling her that he was going to meet rapper, Nicki Minaj, according to police sources.
The girl is believed to have been walking near the corner of Lincoln Street at 116th Avenue around 2:30 on Sunday afternoon when the man pulled up beside her and offered to take her to meet Minaj. The girl got in the vehicle and he drove to nearby location where he pulled over and exposed himself and sexually assaulted her.
She got out of the SUV and ran to a friend’s house, where they called 911. She was treated for her injuries and released from Queens General Hospital.
A video of the vehicle used in the assault was released by the NYPD and identifies the car as a sliver, 4-door SUV. The suspect is believed to be in his 20’s and is around 6 foot tall and 200 lbs. Police say he also had a scruffy beard.
Anyone with any information is urged to call NYPD at (800) 577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting tips to 274637 and then entering TIP577.
