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Woman assaulted by a Queens man faking as Policeman

A vigilant neighbor helped cops to nab a suspect who raped a woman while disguising himself in a police uniform on Thursday.

The Queens district Attorney says Anthony Lane (35) disguised himself as a policeman to gain entry inside a Flushing woman’s home. He also flashed fake a fake officer’s badge.

When the woman opened the door, Lane assaulted the woman and forced her inside where he repeatedly raped her.

However a vigilant neighbor heard the woman’s screams and nabbed the suspect who also stole money from the victim.

The accused was charged with 10 felony counts which includes first-degree rape, secondary

Lane was charged Friday with 10 felony counts including first-degree rape, first-degree criminal impersonation, and second-degree burglary.