Cops Seek Armed Thieving Sex Abuser in Queens

Police have identified the suspect as 40-year-old Joshua Robles

Police are looking for a suspect in connection with the armed robbery and sexual abuse of a woman in Queens.

Authorities say the suspect approached the 20-year-old victim near Greene Street shortly before midnight July 29 and brandished a weapon. He then sexually abused her and stole her belongings, police said.

Minor injuries were reported.

Police have identified the suspect as 40-year-old Joshua Robles. He's described as being about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 155 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online

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