GRAMERCY PARK, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are searching for a 33-year-old man after they say a 14-year-old girl was raped on Thursday morning.
The incident happened around 11:42 a.m. in a building near 1st Avenue and First Avenue Loop.
Police say the suspect, identified as Germaine Parham, sexually assaulted the girl and took her phone before fleeing the scene.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Parham was last seen wearing a black and gray knitted hat, a gray face covering, a white coat, camouflage pants, and black boots.
The NYPD released the following photo of Parham.
Germaine Parham (Credit: NYPD)
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. It is a free, 24/7 service that offers support, information, and local resources. You can also click here for additional hotlines in your area.
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