An assault occurred this past Saturday afternoon in Midwood,
Brooklyn. This incident happened Elm Avenue and East 12th street.
Councilman–elect Chaim Deutsch advises the community to remain vigilant and
says in a press release that the incident is a “knockout” attack. The official
NYPD flyer is posted below, and lists the incident as an assault.
A young woman and her child were walking along Elm Avenue
when she was punched from behind after her attacker passed her. The attacker is
described as a clean shaven dark skin male with a roundish face, medium build,
5’7– 5’9 in height, approximately 30-35 years old, 170-185 lbs, wearing a black
wool ski cap, short braids coming out of the back of the cap, a dark green
nylon jacket and dark baggy jeans. He was carrying a back pack.
Councilman–elect Deutsch is in constant communication with
NYPD commanders and detectives, who have assured him they are doing everything
possible to apprehend those responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers
at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.
Because the perpetrator(s) responsible for these vicious
attacks are still at large, Councilman-elect Deutsch strongly encourages the
community to consider the following suggestions:
-Always be aware of your surroundings -Walk in well lit and
populated areas-Be cautious of a suspicious person or group.
Never allow yourself to become distracted by your cell
phone, head phones etc.
Always know your location in case you need to call for
help.
Any suspicious person(s) or activity should be reported to
911 immediately.
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