By Anthony Payero
(THE BRONX, N.Y.) The New York City Police Department is in search of a man who raped a 70-year-old woman in the Bronx last Tuesday, according to ABC 7 NY.
The incident took place around 2 a.m. in the Belmont section of the borough.
The victim was going into her apartment building when the suspected male neared her from behind. He was sporting two plastic masks, one black and one red.
After entering the building, the man pulled out a gun and forced the woman into the stairwell where he sexually assaulted and raped her.
Shortly after, the man bolted from the scene.
The victim was left with injuries throughout her body but did not report the incident right away, per ABC 7.
On Monday, she visited a BronxCare Health System hospital for an evaluation, which led to the filing of a police report.
The attacker was described to be a 5'8" male, weighing an estimated 170 pounds. He was last seen in a black du-rag, a black hooded sweatshirt, a white t-shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers. He was in possession of a silver handgun as well, per ABC 7.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by messaging on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.