A 75-year-old man was punched in the face during a dispute inside a Lower East Side location Monday night, and the person police say threw the punch is still unidentified. The NYPD is asking for the public’s help tracking down the suspect, who fled on foot after the attack.
According to a Wednesday alert from NYPD Crime Stoppers, the incident happened around 8:10 p.m. inside 114 Delancey Street, within the 7th Precinct. Police say the individual approached the victim, engaged him in a verbal dispute, then punched him in the face with a closed fist.
Police Offer Up To $3,500 For Information
Tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500. Anonymous information can be submitted through the department’s Crime Stoppers portal, by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or through the Spanish-language hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The Attack Happened In The NYPD’s Lower East Side Precinct
The incident occurred within the NYPD’s 7th Precinct, which serves Manhattan’s Lower East Side, according to the department’s official precinct page. The police alert did not identify the victim or provide additional details about his injuries, and no motive or arrest was announced.
