NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Cops are searching for a man who struck a woman with a metal barricade and yelled “you’re it!” in what he reportedly thought was a game of "tag."
The attack unfolded late last month near Bleecker and Elizabeth streets in NoHo, according to the NYPD.
A 26-year-old woman was walking along when a man in his 20s randomly dragged a metal police barricade across the street towards her.
Cops say he lifted the barricade and clubbed her across the back with it. He then reportedly yelled: “Tag, you’re it!”
Police sources told the Daily News that the unhinged man appeared to think he was playing a game with the woman.
The woman suffered a laceration but refused medical attention.
Police released surveillance video of the suspect Tuesday.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.