Crime Roundup: Brooklyn Park Police Seek Man in Home Invasion Assault Case

Brooklyn Park police are seeking the public’s help to locate a man who sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint in her townhome early Friday, July 17.

Police were called at around 5 a.m. to the townhome complex in the 7600 block of Hampshire Ave. N. for a reported armed home invasion. According to police, the victim reported waking up to an unknown man holding her at gunpoint. The man demanded money from the victim before sexually assaulting her, police said. He then left the scene on foot before police arrived.

The man is described as the following:

• Light-skinned Black male
• Age in early 20s
• Medium build and estimated to be 5’2″ to 5’6″ in height
• Wore a black hoodie-style sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and glasses

The incident drew a large police response that included assistance from Crystal and Brooklyn Center police officers, but the man was not located.

Police are asking the public to check their security cameras and yards for video or possible evidence related to the crime. CCX News reached out to Brooklyn Park police Monday morning, but there were no further updates.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Brooklyn Park Police Department at 763-493-8222, or through the Tip411 website.

Woman Sought As Person of Interest in Park Shooting

Brooklyn Park police, meanwhile, are seeking an unidentified woman believed to be involved in the firing of gunshots Thursday night, July 16, at Central Park.

Police said they found evidence of gunshots after being called to the park’s football field, located at 8440 Regent Ave. N., at around 8 p.m. Thursday.  

No injuries were reported, police said. It’s unclear what led to the shooting.

Brooklyn Park police detectives released a photo of a woman believed to be involved and are asking for the public’s help to identify her.

Photo released by Brooklyn Park police of person of interest in Central Park shooting.

CCX News also contacted Brooklyn Park police Monday morning seeking an update, but there were no new details released.

Anyone who may know the person in the photo or have more information about the incident is urgent to contact the Brooklyn Park Police Department at 763-493-8222 or report an anonymous tip via Tip411.

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