NEW YORK – A 54-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed while walking with her husband near Northern Boulevard and 84th Street. The incident occurred on Monday, August 21, at approximately 4:23 a.m., when the couple became involved in a dispute with two unknown males.
The assailants punched and kicked the woman multiple times, causing her to lose consciousness. They then forcibly took her purse, which contained $350, and fled on foot heading south on 84th Street. The woman received medical attention privately.
The first suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and slim build, last seen wearing a black shirt and dark pants. The second suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and a heavy build, also last seen wearing a black shirt and dark pants.
Authorities have requested that anyone with information related to this incident contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.