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Police: Woman pays $20 to avoid rape

A man threatened to rape a woman in Williamsburg last week then walked away after she paid him $20.

Police say the man grabbed thewoman near Leonard Street and Bayard Street last Saturday at around 11:30 Saturday night the perv approached the victim and grabbed her by the neck and began to fondle her. After pm and told her of his intentions. She then offered to pay him $20 in exchange for her safety.

The creep took the victim up on her offer, walking with her to an ATM, where she withdrew the $20 and handed it to him before he ran off.

The money exchange was caught on video.

The woman refused any medical attention when the authorities arrived.

Police ask with information regarding the incident to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577–8477. The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577

Reach reporter Harry MacCormack at hmaccormack@cnglocal.com or by calling (718) 260–2511.