The details are horrific. New York police say a man brutally raped a woman while her 7-year-old daughter slept beside her in the same bed.
They released this surveillance video, which they say shows the man who raped the mother at knifepoint. It's unclear how he might have entered the Little Italy apartment. (Via NY1)
But WNBC is reporting he may have entered through the fire escape. The victim reportedly told police he escaped out the front door.
RESIDENT: "72 years in this building. Really it's, we leave our doors open."
Here's a sketch police released of their suspect. They say he got into the third floor apartment and threatened the woman. They say he wore a black leather jacket, white T-shirt and black pants. (Via WPIX)
Neighbors told WABC they're shocked.
"She has a husband, have kids, and I remember the time when the baby was born."
Fortunately, police say, the little girl wasn't hurt, but the woman was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated. (Via WCBS)
So far, no arrests but police are asking for the public's help in finding the attacker.
