NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are looking for a woman who they say randomly assaulted a 70-year-old while inside an Upper East Side church.
The parishioner was assaulted on March 26, 2019 before 10 a.m. while praying inside St. Monica's Church located at 413 East 79 Street.
This female suspect is #wanted for assaulting a 70-year-old female parishioner as she prayed inside St. Monica's Church located at 413 East 79th St. on 3/26, at approx. 9:50AM #UESSuspect possibly known as "Annie" & frequents the area. Any info ☎️ 1-800-577-TIPS or DM @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/lh0up5fVbn
— NYPD 19th Precinct (@NYPD19Pct) March 27, 2019According to police, the suspect walked into the church, yelled "Shut up" and then punched the victim in the face before fleeing. Authorities believe the suspect frequents the area and is possibly known as Annie.
The victim was treated at a local hospital and released. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477.
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