The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted in connection with the assault of an elderly woman near Central Park West last month.
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According to the police report, on Thursday, April 2 at approximately 6:30 p.m., a 71-year-old woman was walking in the vicinity of Central Park West and West 100th Street when she was approached by an unidentified individual who slapped her in the face. The victim sustained pain and swelling but refused medical attention at the scene.The suspect fled eastbound on foot along Central Park West.
Police describe the woman as having a dark complexion. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, red pants, and sunglasses.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips on Twitter.
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