BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — An NYPD School Crossing Guard was attacked while on duty on Thursday morning in the Bronx, according to the NYPD.
The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of Gerard Avenue and East 167th Street.
Police say an unidentified individual approached the 46-year-old victim and punched her in the chest before fleeing north on Gerard Avenue.
EMS treated the victim at the scene, but she was later taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
The NYPD released the following photos of the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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