Man bit and punch in rockaway beach

Man Bit and Punch In Rockaway Beach

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July 5, 2026
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Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of striking, punching and biting a 66-year-old man inside a Rockaway Beach building.

Queens, NY – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an assault on a 66-year-old man that occurred in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Queens.

According to the NYPD, the incident happened at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, inside a building at 70-20 Rockaway Beach Boulevard within the confines of the 100th Precinct.

Victim struck with purse and bitten

Investigators said an unidentified individual approached the 66-year-old victim and struck him with a purse before punching him in the face. The suspect then allegedly bit the victim’s left arm before fleeing the scene on foot.

Police said the suspect was last seen traveling eastbound on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The victim’s condition has not been released.

Police ask for public’s help

The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Information can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by messaging @NYPDTips on X.

Key Points

  • NYPD is searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a 66-year-old man inside 70-20 Rockaway Beach Boulevard.
  • Police say the suspect struck the victim with a purse, punched him in the face and bit his left arm before fleeing.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers.
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