Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Central Park Rape; NYPD Releases Photos

NYPD Releases Photos of Suspect Wanted in Central Park Rape

By Dan Gesslein
Bronx Voice
October 27, 2026

BRONX, NY — A manhunt is underway for a suspect wanted in connection with the reported rape of a woman at knifepoint in Central Park on Saturday night. The NYPD has released new photos of the suspect and is asking the public for help identifying him.

Police released surveillance images of the man wanted in the Central Park sexual assault investigation in hopes that someone will recognize him and contact investigators.

The suspect is described as a man with a light complexion who was wearing all black clothing, a partially covering hoodie and a black backpack, according to police.

Investigators believe the man is responsible for the October 24 sexual assault near East 67th Street and East Drive in Central Park.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on October 24, a 39-year-old woman was walking in Central Park near East 67th Street and East Drive when a man approached her and displayed a knife, police said. The suspect allegedly forced the woman farther into the park before raping her in a wooded area.

The attacker fled on foot in an unknown direction, according to the NYPD.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition.

NYPD Asks Public for Tips in Central Park Rape Investigation

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Tips can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or through the NYPD's official tips account on X, @NYPDTips.

All calls are confidential.