NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- The NYPD was seeking the public's help in catching a Queens rape suspect.
The man approached a 20-year-old woman from behind Friday, forcibly took her to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her, police said.
It happened near 185th Street and the Long Island Expressway in Fresh Meadows.
The suspect then ran from the scene after also taking some of her belongings, police said.
(Photos of suspect with and without hat provided by the NYPD)
The suspect was wearing a multi-colored shirt with a matching hat and dark colored jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers Web site at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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