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by: Charline Charles

Posted: May 3, 2024 / 09:28 AM EDT

Updated: May 3, 2024 / 09:28 AM EDT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Investigators are searching for a man accused of punching a 71-year-old woman in an unprovoked attack in Brooklyn Thursday.

The incident occurred at 9:31 a.m. at the intersection of Saint Felix Street and Lafayette Avenue, authorities report. The suspect allegedly punched the woman in the face before running away, police said.

The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local clinic, police said.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Charline Charles is a digital journalist from Brooklyn who has covered local news along with culture and arts in the New York City area since 2019. She joined PIX11 News in 2022. See more of her work here.

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