Suspect sought after woman almost raped in Bronx elevator: NYPD

MELROSE, The Bronx (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man sought in connection with an attempted rape of a 36-year-old woman in the Bronx, authorities said.

At around 4 a.m. on Saturday, the victim was inside an apartment located near East 151 Street and Melrose Avenue when the suspect pulled her into an elevator, according to police.

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The suspect allegedly pulled the victim’s pants down and tried to rape her, according to the NYPD.

After the sexual assault, the person fled to an unknown location, according to police

The victim was sent to a local hospital, listed in stable condition, according to NYPD…

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