The New York Police Department is currently searching for an individual connected to an assault that took place inside the Roosevelt Ave subway station in Queens. According to a social media post by NYPD Crimestoppers, last Saturday, a 72-year-old victim was assaulted while walking up the staircase of the northbound F-train platform.
The victim, whose identity has been withheld for privacy, was reportedly kicked from behind by the suspect; this unexpected attack resulted in the elderly individual falling and sustaining an injury, the nature of which has been undisclosed by the authorities at this time, police are looking for the public's help to apprehend the suspect described as having been pictured in the NYPD's release of surveillance images following the incident. In an effort to encourage public assistance, NYPD Crimestoppers has announced a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible.
Members of the community are urged to come forward with any details that could aid in the capture and charging of the suspect, reminding them that anonymity can be preserved. To report any relevant information, individuals may contact NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), all calls are strictly confidential.
