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Police Release New Video of Suspect in Prospect Park Attempted Rape

PARK SLOPE — Police released two new videos Monday of the suspect in an attempted rape in Prospect Park last month.

 

The suspect threw a 23-year-old jogger to the ground in the park on April 20 about 5:12 a.m. and threatened her with a knife, telling her he was going to rape her, police said. The woman fought off the man and he ran away.

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The attack happened near the park's entrance on Garfield Place and Prospect Park West, police said.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips by texting 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.