Suspect wanted for beating man, 81, on the Upper West Side

Police are searching for a suspect in the Feb. 8 attack on Broadway
Police are searching for a suspect in the Feb. 8 attack on Broadway. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police released images Monday of a suspect who allegedly beat an 81-year-old man on the Upper West Side this week.

The victim was walking in front of 2049 Broadway around 8:45 a.m. Sunday when he was assaulted for no apparent reason.

According to police, the suspect came up and punched the victim multiple times in the face before fleeing southbound on Amsterdam Avenue
According to police, the suspect came up and punched the victim multiple times in the face before fleeing southbound on Amsterdam Avenue. Photo credit NYPD

According to police, the suspect came up and punched the victim multiple times in the face before fleeing southbound on Amsterdam Avenue.

The victim was treated by EMS, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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