Park Police Join With County's Major Crime Unit in Rape Investigation

The New York State Park Police have joined with the Major Crime Unit of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in the investigation of the April 4 rape of a 20- year-old woman at

According to park police, patrols have been stepped up at the park since the attack.

“We will go wherever the investigation takes us,” said park police Lieutenant John Michta. “The investigation is ongoing,” he said.

According to police, the victim was walking on a bicycle path near Old Dock Road when she was accosted.

The attacker has been described as a white man, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin, muscular build and blond hair, wearing black gloves.

Anyone with information about the case should call 631-321-3700. All calls will be kept confidential, police said.