West Hempstead, NY - December 27, 2016 - The Special Victims Squad reports the details of Sex Offence that occurred on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 4:00 am in West Hempstead.

According to detectives, the female victim, 21, was approached on Terminal Road by a male (no further description) armed with a handgun, driven to an unknown location and sexually assaulted.  The suspect fled scene on foot in an unknown direction.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022.  All callers will remain anonymous.