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Police seek suspect in attempted rape of woman at Kaiser Park in Coney Island
The NYPD is searching for a man captured on surveillance video who allegedly attempted to rape a 59-year-old woman inside Kaiser Park in Coney Island on a Tuesday morning. Wanted signs have been posted throughout the park as investigators seek public assistance.
The NYPD is actively searching for a man suspected of attempting to rape a 59-year-old woman inside Kaiser Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Surveillance video released by police shows the suspect wearing a hood and carrying a backpack, and investigators have distributed wanted signs with a reward throughout the park in an effort to identify him and bring him to justice.
The alarming incident took place around 8:20 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, a time when the popular park typically sees regular foot traffic from residents and commuters in the neighbourhood. The timing is particularly concerning given the proximity of two nearby schools, raising fears that children could have been present in the area during the assault.
According to police, the victim refused medical attention following the attack. News 12 Brooklyn reporter Julia Burns observed increased police and park staff presence at Kaiser Park, with officers actively posting wanted signs at multiple locations around the facility in hopes of generating tips from the public that could lead to the suspect's identification and arrest.
Parents and local residents who frequent the busy park expressed alarm at the incident, with several telling reporters that they fear for the safety of children who regularly play in the area. One parent noted that the park is always crowded and expressed concern that a child could become the next victim if the suspect is not apprehended quickly by law enforcement.
The NYPD has urged anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward. Victims or individuals who believe they may have been affected by sexual violence are encouraged to contact the city's 24-hour hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE for confidential support and resources. Additional information and victim resources are available on the News 12 website.