Brooklyn, NY – Police Release Sketch Of Suspect In Knockout Attack Of Young Jewish Mom

Brooklyn, NY – Police have released a sketch for a possible suspect involved in a ‘knockout’ assault in Midwood.

The incident took place Dec. 21, Shabbos afternoon where a a young Orthodox Jewish woman and her child were walking along Elm Avenue and east 12th street, 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.

Anyone with information is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

Brooklyn Councilman–elect Chaim Deutsch advises the community to remain vigilant and 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.