The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual, depicted in the attached surveillance photographs and video clip, who is wanted in connection to an assault, that occurred within the confines of the 47th Precinct in the Bronx.

The details are as follows.

It was reported to police that on Saturday, December 04, 2021, at approximately 1200 hours, a 92-year-old male victim was walking in front of 2708 Gunther Avenue, when a unidentified male individual approached the victim and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground, causing pain and swelling to his nose.

The male individual then fled on foot towards 140 Bellamy Loop in the Co-Op city section of the Bronx.

The victim was removed to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers in stable condition.

The individual is described as a male, Hispanic, with a light skin complexion, approximately in his 40’s, with a medium build.

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black and gray two-tone bubble vest, black pants and white sneakers.

Surveillance video clip and photographs of the suspect are attached and available at DCPI.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1800577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 188857PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stopperswebsite or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All tips will be kept strictly confidential.

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