NEW YORK CITY, NY – A call for public assistance has been issued by the New York City Police Department concerning an assault on an elderly individual.
On Wednesday, July 26th, at about 10:23 PM, a 72-year-old man was sitting in front of 117 9th Avenue.
He was approached by an unknown male who initiated a conversation before striking the older man in the face.
Following the assault, the suspect fled into 117 9th Avenue. EMS promptly transported the victim to Lenox Health Greenwich Village where he remains in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, roughly 5’8” in height, with a slim build. At the time, he was wearing multicolored shorts and black slippers, and was shirtless.