NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual responsible for an assault that occurred within the 20 Precinct. Yesterday, at approximately 11:10 AM, a 65-year-old male victim was operating his scooter in front of 214 Amsterdam Avenue when an unidentified individual struck him in the arm with an unknown object, causing a small laceration.
The suspect then fled southbound on Amsterdam Avenue. The victim refused medical attention at the scene.
Photos of the suspect have been released by the NYPD and can be found at DCPI.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls will be treated confidentially.