Police on the Upper East Side are on the hunt for a brute who sucker-punched a senior in a brazen, daylight attack outside a supermarket earlier this month, authorities said.
According to police sources, the incident took place at about 12:50 p.m. on May 7 near the D’Agostino supermarket at 1233 Lexington Ave.
Law enforcement source said the suspect approached a 69-year-old woman as she walked on the sidewalk and slugged her in the face. Following the assault, the perpetrator fled on foot in an unknown direction.
EMS rushed the victim to Lenox Hill Hospital where she was treated for face pain and suffered bruising and swelling. She is expected to recover. The incident was reported to the 19th Precinct.
Law enforcement described the attacker as a man with a bald head ho was last seen wearing glasses, a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue pants, black sneakers, and was carrying a backpack. Police have received surveillance images of the suspect in hopes he will be recognized.
Anyone with information regarding the case can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
