Summary:
Teenage girl brutally assaults a 79-year-old woman in Chelsea, NYC.
Attack involved repeated punches to the victim's head and face.
Suspect fled the scene on foot, wearing black pants, a black coat, and red sneakers.
Victim treated by EMS but did not require hospitalization.
NYPD released surveillance images and seeks public's help in identifying the suspect.
Teen Attacks Elderly Woman in Chelsea
A shocking assault occurred in Chelsea, NYC, where a teenage girl brutally attacked a 79-year-old woman. The incident happened on Monday around 11:50 a.m. in front of the victim's apartment building at 300 West 17th Street.
The attack began with a verbal dispute that escalated into physical violence. The teen suspect repeatedly punched the victim in the head and face before fleeing west on 17th Street.
<img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26844973/20250108/053937/styles/patch_image/public/35-25-10-pct-assault-photo___08173842284.jpg" alt="Surveillance image of the suspect">While the victim received on-scene medical attention from EMS, she did not require hospitalization. The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect, who was described as wearing black pants, a black coat, and red sneakers.
Police Seek Public's Help
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the assault to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or via X @NYPDTips.
This senseless act of violence highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in bringing perpetrators to justice. The NYPD continues its investigation.
Comments
Join Our Community
Create an account to share your thoughts, engage with others, and be part of our growing community.