A daytime slap on a Queens sidewalk has NYPD detectives turning to the public for help after a 67-year-old woman was struck while walking near the intersection of 43rd Street and 47th Avenue on June 23, police said. The attack was reported at about 4:20 p.m., and the assailant ran off eastbound on 47th Avenue. The NYPD and Crime Stoppers have put out a wanted bulletin and are offering a cash reward for information.
🚨 WANTED FOR AN ELDERLY ASSAULT: On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 4:20 P.M., a 67-year-old female victim was walking in the vicinity of 43 Street and 47 Avenue, in the confines of the 108 Precinct in Queens, when she was approached by an unidentified individual who… pic.twitter.com/xoAiG4JkCh
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 10, 2026
What Police Say Happened
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the suspect approached the victim and "slapped the victim in the face" before fleeing. The post lists the incident inside the confines of the 108th Precinct and identifies the location as 43 Street and 47 Avenue. The bulletin notes a reward of up to $3,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment.
How To Share Tips
Anyone with information can call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips may also be filed online at Crime Stoppers or by messaging NYPD Tips on X. The program offers anonymous rewards when tips lead to an arrest, the online page notes.
Legal Notes
Assaults involving older adults can carry heightened legal consequences, depending on the circumstances. As outlined by New York Courts, prosecutors may pursue enhanced charges, including endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person or aggravated assault, if facts support them. Whether charges escalate will depend on the victim's injuries and other elements investigators uncover.
Precinct Response
The incident is listed as occurring in the 108th Precinct, which covers Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside. Investigators encourage anyone with video or eyewitness accounts to contact detectives. Stationhouse contact information, including the precinct phone number, is listed on the NYPD.
