UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN — The NYPD is searching for a man who allegedly punched a 94-year-old man inside an Apple store on Tuesday.
The unprovoked attack occurred at the store located at 940 Madison Avenue. According to police, an unknown man approached the elderly victim and struck him in the face, causing him to fall to the floor. The victim sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover.
The assailant fled the scene on foot, heading northbound on Madison Avenue. He is described as having a slim build, standing approximately six feet tall, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and tan shoes.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visit crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or use the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app. Tips can also be texted to 274637 (CRIMES) by entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
