Brooklyn, NY — A 59-year-old woman suffered a sexual assault during a morning visit to a Brooklyn park Tuesday, prompting an ongoing search for the person responsible and raising concerns about safety in a public space frequented by residents.
The attack happened around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, inside Kaiser Park near Bayview Avenue and Neptune Avenue, according to information released by NYPD Crime Stoppers. Police said an unidentified individual sexually assaulted the woman before fleeing.
Attack Occurred During Morning Hours
The incident unfolded during daylight hours in the southern Brooklyn park, a detail that may draw particular attention as investigators work to identify the suspect.
NYPD Crime Stoppers publicly released information about the case Thursday, asking anyone with knowledge of the attack to come forward.
Key Points
• A 59-year-old woman reported a sexual assault in Kaiser Park on Tuesday morning.
• The attack occurred around 8:20 a.m. near Bayview Avenue and Neptune Avenue.
• NYPD Crime Stoppers seeks public assistance identifying the suspect.
Police Seek Leads From the Public
Investigators have released few details about the suspect, but the case remains active as detectives attempt to generate new leads.
The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program urged witnesses or anyone with relevant information to contact authorities.
“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline,” the department said in its public appeal.
Police have not disclosed additional information about the circumstances surrounding the assault or whether investigators have identified any persons of interest.
Search Continues for Suspect
Kaiser Park sits near the Coney Island area of Brooklyn and serves as a recreational space for local residents. The reported assault occurred near the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Neptune Avenue, according to the NYPD.