Reward For Danbury Man Sought In Brewster Rape Attempt

BREWSTER, NY — 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. The 35-year-old Danbury, Connecticut resident is a suspect sought for an attempted rape and burglary.

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. (SIGN UP: get Patch’s daily newsletter, news alerts and updates, and download the Patch App.)

Tipsters can also visit this website and leave a confidential tip.

Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Main Street in Brewster March 20, 2016 for a reported sexual assault. They allege Cruz-Diaz unlawfully entered the victim’s home and attempted to rape a 24-year-old woman, someone he knew. He fled before police got there.

In July of 2017, the Village of Brewster Court issued a warrant ordering the suspect’s arrest. The victim 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.

SEE: Rape Attempt in Brewster, Danbury Man Sought