BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 74-year-old woman was approached on a Brooklyn street in the middle of the afternoon. Moments later, she was pushed and fell to the ground, according to police.
Now, authorities want the public’s help identifying the person wanted in connection with the assault.
A Daytime Encounter Suddenly Turns Violent
The incident unfolded at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, according to an alert issued by NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Police said the 74-year-old woman was in the vicinity of 64th Street and Seventh Avenue when an unidentified individual approached her.
What happened next prompted an assault investigation.
According to police, the individual pushed the woman, causing her to fall to the ground.
The Crime Stoppers alert did not describe any confrontation or other events leading up to the push.
Police Are Looking for an Unidentified Individual
NYPD Crime Stoppers issued a wanted alert as authorities sought information that could help identify the individual involved.
The brief police notice did not release the person’s name or provide additional details about a possible motive.
It also did not say whether the victim and the individual knew each other before the encounter.
Police are now turning to the public for information.
Anyone who recognizes the wanted individual or knows something about what happened is being asked to contact investigators.
Key Details Remain Unclear
While police described the alleged assault, several questions surrounding the incident remain unanswered.
The Crime Stoppers notice did not specify what injuries, if any, the 74-year-old woman suffered after falling to the ground.
It also did not state whether she was transported to a hospital or received medical treatment at the scene.
Authorities did not provide a possible motive for the alleged assault in the information released.
NYPD Asks the Public for Help
The investigation now centers on identifying the individual sought in connection with the encounter.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Information can also be provided through @NYPDTips, according to the department’s public appeal.
The NYPD alert describes a brief encounter with a sudden ending: an unidentified individual approached a 74-year-old woman on a Brooklyn street and pushed her hard enough that she fell to the ground.
Authorities now want information that could help them identify the person involved.
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