Woman Sexually Assaulted Inside Queens Apartment Building; NYPD Releases Suspect Video

NYPD Releases Video of Suspect in Queens Apartment Sexual Assault

By Dan Gesslein
Queens Voice
November 6, 2026

QUEENS, NY – Police have released new surveillance video showing a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault inside a Queens apartment building, and investigators are hoping his distinctive bright orange T-shirt will help lead to his arrest.

According to the NYPD, at approximately 10 a.m. on July 28, a 35-year-old woman was approached by a man inside 90-51 51st Avenue in Queens. The man allegedly demanded that she perform a sexual act on him.

When the woman refused, the suspect punched her in the face and sexually assaulted the woman inside the apartment building. He also stole the victim's purse, which contained approximately $700 in cash, before fleeing the scene.

The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital, where she was treated and listed in stable condition.

Nearly four months after the reported attack, police released surveillance video of the Queens sexual assault suspectin hopes of identifying and locating him.

The suspect was captured on video wearing a bright orange T-shirt featuring the word "GOAT" in yellow lettering, along with a drawing of a goat underneath. He was also seen wearing a white baseball cap backward.

Police describe the wanted man as having a medium complexion and medium build.

The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the July 28 sexual assault in Queens or the identity of the suspect to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can contact 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Tips can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on X.

All calls are confidential.