NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- New Jersey police are offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect wanted in connection with an unprovoked assault outside Newark's Penn Station.
According to officials, the attack happened on March 6, around 7:20 p.m., as the older victim was at the Raymond Plaza East exit of Newark Penn Station.
Surveillance footage of the incident shows the suspect as he turns and sucker punches the victim in the face, causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.
The victim suffered lacerations to the face and back of his head, authorities said.
The suspect fled the scene and is believed to have boarded a train bound for Penn Station New York, according to the NJ Transit.
NJ Transit
The suspect is described as a black male, 35-45 years old, wearing a black leather three-quarter length jacked, a yellowish-green t-shirt, black/white winter cap, dark pants with a graphic design on the left leg, and carrying a black backpack at the time of the assault.
Anyone with information is urged to contact New Jersey Transit Police Central Communications at 800-242-0236.
