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NYPD appeal to public in finding rape suspect

NYPD appeal to public in finding rape suspect
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FLUSHING — Police were asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted in connection with a rape that happened around 10 p.m. Dec. 4.

Wu Lin, 35, was seen inside a vehicle, at 165-14 Booth Memorial Ave., with a 31-year-old female victim when he allegedly burned her hair and sexually assaulted her, police said.

The victim, who police said knew Lin, struggled free of the vehicle and fled.

Police described Lin as Asian, 5-foot-7, weighing 140 pounds and with black hair and brown eyes.

Those with information should contact NYPD’s Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting its website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.