Assaults Reported in Albuquerque Bosque, Suspect at Large

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The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating several assaults that have occurred in the bosque area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The suspect, described as wearing all black clothing including a face mask, gloves, and goggles, has allegedly pointed a gun at a victim, pushed them to the ground, and cut their pants. In another incident, the suspect injured a man with a box cutter. Most recently, a woman riding a horse was approached by a suspect holding a knife who threatened to stab the horse, but she was able to escape.

Why it matters

The bosque, a riparian forest along the Rio Grande, is a popular recreational area for Albuquerque residents. These reported assaults raise concerns about public safety in this community space and the need for increased law enforcement presence and vigilance.

The details

According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, the first incident occurred on February 2nd when a suspect allegedly pointed what appeared to be a gun at a victim, pushed them to the ground, and cut their pants. The victim was unharmed. On March 1st, another attack was reported where a suspect injured a man with a box cutter. Four days ago, a woman riding a horse was approached by a suspect holding a knife, who threatened to stab the horse, but she managed to escape. All of these attacks happened on the west side of the Rio Grande, north of Alameda.

• The first incident occurred on February 2, 2026.
• The second attack was reported on March 1, 2026.
• The most recent incident happened four days ago.

What’s next

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about the suspect or these incidents to call the non-emergency number, submit tips online, or send a text anonymously. In case of an emergency, they advise calling 911.