NY Cops Still Seek Danbury Man Accused Of Rape

BREWSTER, NY – New York State Police continue to search for Hector G. Cruz-Diaz, who is wanted for an attempted Rape in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, and Burglary in the 2nd Degree. The 35-year-old is or was a resident of Danbury, Connecticut. He has also, at times, lived in Putnam County.

The accusation stems from a reported sexual assault on March 20, 2016. Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Main Street in Brewster. Their investigation indicated that Cruz-Diaz unlawfully entered a 24-year-old's home and attempted to rape her. The suspect, who was an acquaintance of the victim, fled the house before police got there.

In July of 2017, the Village of Brewster Court issued a warrant ordering Cruz-Diaz’s arrest.

He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’3” tall, weighing 140 pounds. Cruz-Diaz has brown eyes and black hair. Cruz-Diaz has previously resided in Putnam County and Danbury, Connecticut.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Cruz-Diaz is asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Brewster by calling (845) 677-7300. All calls may be kept confidential.

New York State Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Hector G. Cruz-Diaz. To be eligible from the Crime Stoppers reward, anyone with information is asked to call the NYS Crime Stoppers hot line at 1-866-313-TIPS.

Tipsters can also visit https://nyscrimestoppers.org/ and leave a confidential tip.