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Teen girl assaulted in Crotona Park East

Investigators say the woman approached the 15-year-old girl and threw an unknown object at the teen before slapping her in the face.  

Sheyla Torres

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Oct 23, 2026, 6:33 AM

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Police are looking for a woman they say assaulted a 15-year-old girl in broad daylight in Crotona Park East.  

The assault happened back on Oct. 14 in front of 1716 Southern Blvd. just after 4:40 p.m.  

Investigators say the woman approached the 15-year-old girl and threw an unknown object at the teen before slapping her in the face.  

The 15-year-old girl refused medical attention at the scene.  

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) 

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