A woman was raped at gunpoint in the Port Authority Bus Terminal by a date she met online on Monday, The New York Post reports. The woman, whose identity has been kept confidential by investigators, told officers that she met her date on eHarmony. His screen name was “Jeffery Kent;” however, that could be a false name.
RELATED:Brooklyn gangrapesuspects ordered released, father lashes out at incest accusations: Reports The pair reportedly agreed to have their first date in the city and met at the Port Authority on Monday afternoon around 4:00 p.m.
Kent reportedly propositioned her, and she refused, which is when he threatened her with a gun, took her to a secluded section of the terminal and raped her.
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Police encourage anyone with information in regards to this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit your tip by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting to 274637 and then entering TIP577.
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