Reward offered for rape suspect

The NYPD is offering a $12,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the suspect wanted in connection with a string of rapes.
In each incident, the perp, armed with a knife, approaches the victim, forces her to a secluded area and sexually assaults her.
The first rape occurred on November 8 of last year. The victim was 15 years old. Another 15-year-old was attacked on November 21; and the next day a 22-year-old was raped.
On December 30, the suspect attacked a 23-year-old woman; on January 9 of this year a 29-year-old was the victim; three days later the perp allegedly attacked an 18-year-old.
The next attack occurred on May 10 when a 17-year-old was attacked; and the most recent incident happened on July 9 behind 121-02 Merrill Street, when a 16-year-old was raped.
Police urge anyone with information — or who can help identify the suspect — to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.