NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) -- A man was sucker punched as he stood outside a Greenwich Village pizzeria last week, police said Monday as they released an image of a suspect.
The 67-year-old victim was at 99 Cent Fresh Pizza, near Sixth Avenue and Waverly Place, around 8:15 a.m. Friday when he was assaulted by a man.
The stranger punched the victim in the face twice, according to police, who called the attack entirely unprovoked.
Cops said the victim was attacked by this man around 8:15 a.m. Friday outside 99 Cent Fresh Pizza.NYPD
The victim suffered bruising and swelling to his face.
His attacker fled on foot and was last seen headed southbound on Sixth Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
