Wakefield residents on high alert after woman sexually assaulted while sleeping

WAKEFIELD, The Bronx (PIX11) — Residents of the Wakefield section of the Bronx are on high alert as police look for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman inside of her home.

The NYPD released a surveillance video of the suspect.

“As a female, I don’t want to hear that around this area; it’s crazy. So, how did he get into her house?” said resident Latifah.

Authorities told PIX11 News that the perpetrator broke through a window. According to police sources, the victim was asleep, and the man performed a sex act.

“I hope whoever did it, whoever is responsible for it, is actually caught and put away because it is not safe for us,” Shanon Swaby said.

It happened Saturday, around 4:30 a.m., near East 230 Street and White Plains Road.

A long-time neighborhood resident said it is changing and not for the better.

Officials said the suspect ran away after the attack. The victim was taken to an area hospital.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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