MOUNT EDEN, Bronx (PIX11) — The NYPD is asking for help in finding an individual accused of assaulting an elderly woman in the Bronx.
The incident happened around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, in front of 49 East Mount Eden Avenue.
According to authorities, an unidentified individual was engaged in a verbal dispute with a 74-year-old woman. During the dispute, the individual threw her on the ground and punched her multiple times.
NYPD officers transported the woman to a local hospital in stable condition.
After the incident, the individual was able to run away, according to police.
The police released the following photo in connection with the incident.
Credit: NYPD
Anyone with information is encouraged 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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