NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A man punched a 71-year-old woman in the face during an unprovoked attack in Brooklyn last week, police said Friday as they released a photo of a suspect.
The victim was walking in Fort Greene last Thursday morning when she was sucker punched around 9:30 a.m. at Saint Felix Street and Lafayette Avenue.
According to cops, a man walked right up and slugged her in the face, knocking her to the ground.
He then fled westbound on Lafayette Avenue, police said.
The victim suffered minor injuries to her face. She was treated at a local clinic.
The suspect is believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.