Woman Waiting for Bus Attacked in Central Park: Cops

Police say a woman was sexually attacked and robbed by three men in Central Park.

The attack occurred at 3:24 a.m. Sunday.

Police say the 23-year-old woman had met the men on a subway platform in the Bronx and traveled to the park with them. Police say she was with another woman at the time, and the friend left before the assault occurred.

The victim was found inside Central Park near 5th Avenue and 86th Street by a cab driver. At this point, there are no details on any injuries she may have suffered.

Police are asking for your help in trying to find the three men caught on surveillance video. They are believed to be the suspects.

All three are described as 5 feet five inches tall. One is seen wearing a dark-colored Yankee baseball cap. Another with a red Yankees cap and red shirt.

And the third suspect is wearing a light blue baseball cap and khaki pants.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the department's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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