Staten Island: Masked assailant attacks and rapes delivery worker

A masked assailant attacked and raped a 37-year-old delivery worker in Staten Island on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Dongan Hills Avenue and Jefferson Street.

According to authorities, the perpetrator—described as a “total stranger” to the victim—approached the woman while she was making a delivery, struck her with a handgun, and then sexually assaulted her. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

The suspect fled the scene before police arrived and remains at large. The NYPD has released a police sketch of the individual, who was seen wearing a hoodie and a mask covering the lower half of his face. Investigators are requesting that anyone with information contact the NYPD Sex Crimes Hotline or Crime Stoppers.