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(New York, NY/77WABC)-A 73-year-old man walking early Saturday on a midtown Manhattan street when he was suddenly punched and knocked to the ground. Police are hoping the public can help identify the suspect involved in the violence.
The incident, in front of 448 Wests 47th St., was captured on nearby surveillance video which you can view below:
🚨WANTED for ASSAULT: Do you know this guy? On 4/3/21 at approx 8:50 AM, in front of 448 West 47 St in Manhattan, the suspect punched a 73-year-old male victim in the chest, knocking him to the ground. Any info? DM @NYPDTips, or call them at 800-577-TIPS. All calls are anonymous. pic.twitter.com/m2IDHTJZ4a
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) April 4, 2021
The NYPD says that on Saturday, April 3, 2020, at approximately 8:50 am, the 73-year-old man was in front of 448 West 47 Street when an unknown male individual ran at him and punched him in the chest, knocking him to the ground. The unknown individual fled eastbound on West 47 Street toward 9 Avenue. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Mount Sinai West in stable condition.
The individual is described as a dark-skinned-male approximately 28-30 years old 5’10” tall, 150-160 lbs, and was last seen wearing a red jacket, gray sweatpants, black shoes, and a dark-colored baseball cap.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
All calls will be kept confidential.
