Police in the Bronx are looking for a woman who allegedly walked up and punched a 25-year-old woman in the face during the late afternoon rush on Tuesday in front of 14 West 170 Street, then took off running.
The NYPD says the attack happened at about 4:52 p.m. The victim was struck with a closed fist and the assailant fled on foot. So far, authorities have not announced any arrests.
Wanted Alert From Crime Stoppers
The wanted alert went out on X from NYPD Crime Stoppers, which states that the unidentified woman punched the victim with a closed fist before fleeing the scene. The post lists the location as “in front of 14 West 170 Street” and urges anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information to contact investigators.
Where It Happened
The assault took place at 14 West 170 Street, inside the boundaries of the NYPD’s 44th Precinct. That precinct covers the Concourse area and is headquartered at 2 East 169 Street, according to the department.
City school records list 14 West 170 Street as the address of Family Life Academy Charter School. That puts the incident on a busy stretch near the 170 Street subway stop, where students, commuters and neighborhood residents regularly crowd the sidewalks.
How To Report Tips
According to the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program, rewards of up to $3,500 are available for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. The wanted post lists the anonymous tip line 1-800-577-TIPS and a Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA.
Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or through the department’s tip account, for those who prefer to send information online rather than call.
If You Witnessed The Attack
NYPD reporting guidance asks witnesses to pay close attention to a suspect’s clothing, any notable features and the direction in which the person ran. The department also urges people to note whether anyone recorded video of the incident and to preserve any footage so investigators can collect it.
If someone is in immediate danger, police say you should call 911. Otherwise, witnesses and tipsters can share what they know anonymously with Crime Stoppers so detectives can follow up on the case.
