Crossing Guard Beaten While Directing Traffic

Suspect Punched Crossing Guard in Bronx

The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with an assault on a crossing guard in the Bronx. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein 

Bronx Voice 

January 12, 2024 

BRONX - A crossing guard is recovering after being attacked by an unknown male as he tried to cross people at a busy intersection near Pelham Parkway, cops said. 

The NYPD released surveillance video of a suspect being sought in the assault on a Bronx crossing guard. Investigators also released a photo of the black SUV he drove off in after allegedly attacking the crossing guard. 

At around 3:35 pm on January 10, a 42-year-old crossing guard was crossing people on the corner of Maran Place and White Plains Road near Pelham Parkway. A man walked up to the crossing guard and began arguing. 

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Cops said the suspect just started wailing on the crossing guard without warning. He repeatedly punched the guard in the head before fleeing. 

Cops said the attacker hopped into a black SUV and drove off. 

The victim was rushed by EMS to nearby Jacobi Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition. 

The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and medium build. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and hat with white lettering.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident 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 CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 

All calls are strictly confidential.