Help Identify A Sex Abuse Suspect

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the male depicted in the attached photo wanted for questioning in connection to a sex abuse that occurred within the confines of the 40th Precinct in Bronx.

Details are as follows.

It was reported to police that on Monday, May 13, 2019 at approximately 1500 hours, inside of 234 East 149th Street (Lincoln Hospital), the unidentified male entered the room of an unconscious 68-year-old victim and sexually abused her before fleeing.

The person wanted for questioning is described as male, approximately 55-years-old, 5’7″ with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, white button down shirt with a tie, light colored pants and red shoes. He walks with a limp.

A photograph of the suspect is attached and available at DCPI.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1800577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 188857PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All tips will be kept strictly confidential.

*** UPDATE ***

Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the following individual had been arrested and charged on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2100 hours within the confines of the 40 Precinct in Bronx.

Arrested:

Roberto Marcucci, 62
28-14 Brookhaven Avenue
Queens, NY 11691

Charge:

  • sex abuse.
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