Authorities are actively searching for an unidentified male suspect who is wanted for the rape of a woman at knifepoint in Central Park. The incident occurred on Saturday night, October 24, 2026, just after 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of East 66th Street and Fifth Avenue. According to police sources, the victim, a 39-year-old woman, was walking in the area when she was approached by the suspect. The man brandished a knife, forced the victim into the park, and raped her. A pedestrian witnessed the attack and immediately dialed 911, prompting the suspect to flee further into the park. Officers from the Central Park Precinct and paramedics responded to the scene. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. The suspect was last seen running westbound, dressed in all black clothing and carrying a backpack. No arrests have been made as of the time of this report, and the investigation remains ongoing. The New York Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, with a Spanish line available at 888-57-PISTA. Residents may also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via X (formerly Twitter) at @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept strictly confidential. Police continue to seek the public's assistance in locating and apprehending the suspect.