Woman Recounts Rape on Coney Island Beach, Onlookers Filmed Instead of Helping

Terrifying Attack on Coney Island Beach

• 📌 Malaysia Harris recounts a terrifying rape that occurred on the beach at Coney Island near Stillwell Avenue around 3:00 a.m. after the July 4th holiday.
• 💡 Harris gave permission to be identified in hopes of aiding the capture of the suspect.

Encounter with the Assailant

• 🚶‍♀️ While walking away from the water, Harris encountered a man who gave her bad vibes and had a scar on his lip.
• 🏃‍♀️ She attempted to flee but fell three times; during one fall, the man allegedly forced oral sex on her.
• 😨 Harris screamed, but onlookers reportedly laughed and recorded her instead of intervening.

Second Attack and Plea for Help

• 🔦 A golf cart reportedly shined a light on the situation but drove away without stopping.
• 📍 Harris states that after she left the beach, the man followed her down Stillwell Avenue and raped her again, causing her face to hit bushes.
• 🗣️ She is pleading for witnesses to come forward, stating, "This man needs to be put in jail."

Ongoing Investigation and Support Resources

• 📰 Law enforcement sources confirmed a report of a rape at Coney Island on Saturday.
• 🤝 Harris is cooperating with the NYPD Special Victims Unit and hopes her public account will provide clues.
• 🆘 For those affected by sexual assault, RAINN offers a 24/7 confidential hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE.