NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A 69-year-old woman was sucker-punched as she walked on the Upper East Side, police said Tuesday as they released images of the suspect.
The victim was walking at East 83rd Street and Lexington Avenue on the afternoon of May 7 when she was attacked unprovoked, according to police.
A bald man approached her around 12:50 p.m. and punched her in the face, police said. He then fled on foot.
The victim was attacked by the man at East 83rd Street and Lexington Avenue.NYPD
EMS transported the victim to Lenox Hill Hospital in stable condition. She was treated for bruising, swelling and pain to her face.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
