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Spa Sex Assault Suspect Beat Victim Unconscious

The suspect is described as being 20 to 25 years old and about 6 feet tall with a medium build

Published August 24, 2012 • Updated on August 24, 2012 at 12:06 pm

Police are looking for the suspect who walked into a Greenwich Village spa and beat a woman unconscious before sexually assaulting her and running off with stolen goods.

The suspect entered the business on Washington Place at 1 a.m. last Friday and beat the 41-year-old woman senseless before sexually attacking her.

Police say he then removed items from the location and fled.

The victim was treated at a hospital.

The suspect is described as being 20 to 25 years old and about 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a dark Kangol-style cap, dark T-shirt, camouflage shorts, and a backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hot line at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.