Rape Attempt in Brewster, Danbury Man Sought

BREWSTER, NY – New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate a Danbury, Connecticut, man who is wanted in Brewster for an attempted Rape in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, and Burglary in the 2nd Degree.

On March 20, 2016, troopers were dispatched to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Brewster for a reported sexual assault.

An investigation indicated that Hector G. Cruz-Diaz, 35, unlawfully entered the victim’s home and attempted to rape the 24-year-old female victim. Cruz-Diaz, who was an acquaintance of the victim, fled the house before police arrived.

In July 2017, the Village of Brewster Court issued a warrant ordering his arrest. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’3” tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

Cruz-Diaz has previously resided in Putnam County as well as Danbury.