Bronx woman raped after suspect asks for directions: NYPD

BRONX - A woman was raped in the Bronx when a man approached her asking for directions on Monday morning, police said.

Police said it happened near Bergen Avenue and East 149 Street around 1 a.m. when the 35-year-old woman was approached. 

The suspect then fled on foot towards Brook Avenue. 

The woman was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition. 

(Credit: NYPD Crimestoppers)

Police said the suspect has a dark complexion and approximately 6 feet tall. He was seen wearing a black shirt with a multicolored designed on the front, black pants, black shoes and was carrying a dark-colored backpack.

The NYPD's Bronx Special Victims Squad is investigating.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).