What started as a sidewalk argument on a Brighton Beach block turned violent on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at about 4:25 p.m., when a 67-year-old woman was punched several times in the face in front of 3260 Coney Island Avenue, according to police. Officers say the woman was left with minor injuries and that the attacker took off, and detectives are now asking the public to help track down the person responsible.
Police Release Wanted Notice On X
In a bulletin shared by NYPD Crime Stoppers on X, investigators put out a "WANTED FOR ASSAULT" notice on April 11 that lists the March 29 time and location and asks anyone with information to reach out. The post confirms the victim is 67 years old and that she suffered minor injuries, and it notes that no suspect has been named and no arrests have been reported.
How To Submit Tips And Reward
Tipsters can contact the Crime Stoppers hotline anonymously at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), and can also submit information online, according to the New York City Police Foundation. The foundation notes that tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,500.
Where The Attack Took Place
The assault happened outside 3260 Coney Island Avenue in the 11235 ZIP code, a residential building listed on StreetEasy. That stretch of Brighton Beach and Coney Island falls under the patrol area of the NYPD's 60th Precinct, according to neighborhood references including Brighton Beach.
What Police Say Is Next
Detectives are asking anyone who might have video, photos or other information from the scene to contact Crime Stoppers so investigators can follow up and preserve any available evidence. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for the Crime Stoppers reward, and any case that moves forward to prosecution will be reviewed by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
Legal Notes
If a suspect is identified and arrested, prosecutors with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office will decide what charges to pursue based on the evidence. Members of the public who know anything about the incident are urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the NYPD so detectives can continue advancing the investigation.
