Crime & Safety

SCPD Investigating Assault in Holbrook

Woman attacked while sleeping in home off Coates Avenue.

Suffolk County Police Department Fifth Squad detectives are investigating an incident where a Holbrook woman was attacked inside her home early this morning.

A woman was asleep inside her residence off of Coates Avenue when she was attacked by an unknown man who climbed onto her bed at approximately 2 a.m. The woman struggled with the man who eventually fled the home. 

The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20's, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, between 160 and 180 pounds. He was wearing a dark pullover jacket and baseball cap.

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The investigation is continuing. Fifth Squad detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them at 631-854-8552 or to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.


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