Police are looking for a suspect who assaulted a woman in Jackson Heights in another apparent anti-gay hate crime.
On Sunday, March 17 at approximately 4:15 a.m. the suspect approached the 49-year-old victim on the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 88th Street and punched her in the face while making anti-gay remarks, said police.
The victim sustained bruising, and redness and swelling to the lip.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25 years old, 140 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a mustache.
According to police, the suspect is known to frequent areas within Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and North Corona.
Police have provided a sketch of the suspect. The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is conducting the investigation.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
