Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect who is accused of attacking an older man with a traffic cone at the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx. According to ABC7NY, the incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday. The elderly victim was left with a cut to the head after the unprovoked attack.
The suspect, reported to have been wearing a blue hat with "New York" inscribed in white letters and a gray coat accompanied by a scarf, fled the scene in an unknown direction. As of now, no arrests have been made despite the ongoing investigation. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department is working to track down the assailant and is asking for the public's assistance.
News12 Bronx shared a report on the same event, echoing the call for public assistance. They stressed that anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts or identification of the suspect should come forward. MTA Police have also asked potential witnesses to contact their tip line at 212-MTA-POLICE (212-682-7654). The department assures that callers can remain anonymous.
