Man Drags Woman From Elevator to Stairwell, Tries to Rape Her: Cops

Police say they are looking for a man who allegedly followed a 19-year-old woman into her East Harlem apartment building and tried to rape her last week.

The suspect allegedly followed the woman into an apartment building on Third Avenue Wednesday and got into the elevator with her, police said. When they got to the 12th floor, police allege the suspect dragged the woman out of the elevator and into the stairwell, where he tried to rape her.

The victim fought back; her phone was stolen but she wasn't seriously hurt.

Authorities released surveillance video of the suspect (above). Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. 

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