Migrant arrested in broad daylight rape of 13-year-old in New York park
SUMMARY
An Ecuadorian man, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2021, was arrested in New York for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint in Queens' Kissena Park. The attacker approached two teens, tied their wrists, and raped the girl. He then stole their phones and fled. The NYPD offered a $10,000 reward and released surveillance footage of the suspect on a bicycle. Neighbors identified and subdued him, leading to his arrest. The suspect had prior minor offenses and is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s with braces and a distinctive chest tattoo.
