Suspect ID'd in Rape of Sleeping 78-Year-Old NYC Woman

Authorities have identified the suspected home intruder they say raped a sleeping 78-year-old woman in Queens early Sunday as 30-year-old Ryan Bayard.

No additional details on Bayard, including a most recent place of residence, were immediately available. It also wasn't clear if he had any sort of prior connection to the victim, authorities said Monday. 

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The woman was alone in her home in Rosedale around 6 a.m. when Bayard allegedly somehow got inside and attacked her. He then ran off.  

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in stable condition, according to police.

Bayard is described as being about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 180 pounds with dreadlocks. Authorities released an image of him (above). Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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