Police say the suspect repeatedly punched the elderly victim during a dispute inside a Bedford Park Boulevard station elevator.
Bronx, NY – Police are searching for a woman accused of attacking a 69-year-old man inside a Bronx subway station elevator earlier this month.
The assault occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Monday, March 9, inside the Bedford Park Boulevard subway station, according to the NYPD.
Key Points
• Woman wanted after assaulting 69-year-old man in Bronx subway station
• Incident occurred inside an elevator at Bedford Park Boulevard station
• Suspect fled eastbound on Bedford Park Boulevard after the attack
Dispute turns violent in subway elevator
Investigators said the unidentified woman became involved in a verbal dispute with the victim while both were inside the elevator at the station.
During the confrontation, the woman allegedly struck the man in the face multiple times with a closed fist.
Authorities did not immediately release details about the victim’s injuries.
Suspect fled the scene
After the assault, the woman fled the station on foot, heading eastbound along Bedford Park Boulevard.
Police have not yet released a description of the suspect as the investigation continues.
Public asked to help identify suspect
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Information can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or by messaging @NYPDTips on social media.