THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) -- The NYPD has arrested a man in connection with the rape of a 19-year-old woman in Belmont that happened early Wednesday morning.

Police charged 30-year-old Xavier Chapman with rape, sexual abuse, and harassment.

Police say that at around 3 a.m., the victim was sitting on a bench near Park Avenue and East 183rd Street when an unidentified individual approached and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect then fled on foot, heading east on East 183rd Street.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Ben Mitchell is a digital content p

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