Suspect wanted for sucker punching man, 66, on Fifth Avenue

A suspect is wanted in an attack near Madison Square Park on Monday, Jan. 5
A suspect is wanted in an attack near Madison Square Park on Monday, Jan. 5. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD released images Monday of a suspect who allegedly sucker punched a 66-year-old man in the face on Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District last week.

The victim was in front of 184 Fifth Ave.—right across the street from the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park—around 6 a.m. Monday when he was assaulted, police said.

The suspect fled on West 22nd Street after the attack, police said
The suspect fled on West 22nd Street after the attack, police said. Photo credit NYPD

The suspect walked up and slugged him in the face before fleeing on West 22nd Street, according to cops.

The victim declined medical attention at the scene.

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

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