Man Sought for Assaulting Kids Near Fountain

Lincoln Police are searching for a man who assaulted children near Cascade Fountain. The incident occurred there on April 20. (1011now.com) The man grabbed two young boys, ages 7 and 9, by their arms in an apparent attempt to drag them away from their mother. A second man then punched the mother in the face before both fled on foot. (1011now.com) Police released photos of the suspect wearing a black shirt, light pants, and white sneakers. Cascade Fountain sits in the Antelope Park. (1011now.com) This assault forms part of two separate cases now linked to the same suspect. The other involves hitting a pedestrian with a silver SUV then fleeing the scene. (1011now.com) The hit-and-run happened on April 17 near 27th and Holdrege. A silver SUV struck a woman crossing the street before speeding away eastbound. (1011now.com) Lincoln Police urge anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymously to Crime Stoppers. Tips could earn a reward of up to $1,000. (1011now.com The suspect appears to be 20-30 years old and about 5-foot-10 tall with a slim build. Police have received several new leads since releasing the photos publicly. (1011now.com) Child abductions remain rare in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2025, police reported only 3 attempted stranger abductions in the city. (lincoln.ne.gov](https://police.cityoflincoln.org/File/AnnualReport/2025LincolnPoliceAnnualReport.pdf)) Suspect identification remains the top priority for investigators. Lincoln PD will provide updates as they develop. (lpd.cityoflincoln.org)