NEW YORK, NY – A 97-year-old woman walking her dog along Dahill Road near 24th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday was accosted by a male with an umbrella, according to the New York City Police Department.
The man approached the woman and started menacing her with an umbrella, the NYPD said and demanded she hands over her dog. She was able to flee the attacker with her dog in tow.
The man did not pursue her but was later spotted on video surveillance. The NYPD released the video today in hopes of identifying the suspect.
The incident happened in broad daylight. The suspect was described as a bald black male wearing dark clothing and carrying a dark umbrella.
🚨WANTED-ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: 10/24/22 at approx. 2PM, vicinity of Dahill Rd. & 24 Ave @NYPD62PCT Brooklyn. The suspect menaced a 97-year-old female victim w/ an umbrella while demanding her dog. Her & the dog fled unharmed. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS Reward up to $3,500 pic.twitter.com/DXc0bGA2Po
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