Man Sought in Assault Near Cascade Fountain

Lincoln police are asking for help identifying a man accused of attacking three children near the Bicentennial Cascade Fountain last month. (lincolncrimestoppers.com) Lincoln Crime Stoppers said the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, near 27th Street and Capital Parkway. The children were ages 8, 10 and 13 and were climbing on the waterfall fountain when the man approached them. (lincolncrimestoppers.com) According to the Crime Stoppers case summary, the children said the man was verbally aggressive, followed them as they headed to their scooters, and then turned physical. The 13-year-old said the man put him in a chokehold that cut off his ability to breathe, and the 10-year-old said the man chased and shoved him from behind. (lincolncrimestoppers.com) Investigators say the suspect left in a dark sport utility vehicle parked north of the fountain. Lincoln Crime Stoppers published the case on April 22 and asked the public to help identify him. (lincolncrimestoppers.com) The case surfaced as Lincoln Crime Stoppers highlighted multiple unsolved investigations in April, including a separate hit-and-run. A local television report on April 22 said police were seeking tips in both the fountain assault and another vehicle case. (1011now.com) Lincoln Police say people with information can call officers at (402) 441-6000. Crime Stoppers says anonymous tips can be submitted by phone at (402) 475-3600, online, or through its app, and tipsters may qualify for rewards of up to $1,000. (lincolncrimestoppers.com) For now, the case remains open, and investigators are using the public appeal to try to put a name to the man seen near the fountain on March 22. (lincolncrimestoppers.com)