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‘Handsy’ Attacker Sucker Punches Senior

The NYPD is searching for a hands obsessed man in connection with an assault on an elderly man. -Photo by NYPD
The NYPD is searching for a hands obsessed man in connection with an assault on an elderly man. -Photo by NYPD


By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

November 14, 2024


BRONX - Cops are looking for a handsy attacker who sucker punched an elderly man on a Bronx street. The NYPD released surveillance video of their suspect. 


The man is seen on camera walking on the street looking and obsessing over his hands. 


At around 2 am on November 3, a 71-year-old man walking in the vicinity of Valentine Avenue and Bedford Park Boulevard. Cops said the man, who was dressed in a red hoodie, walked up to teh senior and struck him upside the head. The blow sent the senior crashing to the sidewalk. 


Cops said the attacker kept on walking and did not try to rob the victim.  


The suspect is described as a male with a medium build and a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue hat, a red hoodie, dark-colored jeans, and red sneakers.


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.
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Location: Bedford Park Blvd & Valentine Ave, Bronx, NY 10458, USA

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