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NYPD Seeks Suspect Who Punched Two Women on Upper West Side

Police have released surveillance photos, urging tips as the assailant remains at large.

Overview

  • The attacks occurred March 3 at about 8:23 p.m. near West 60th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, seconds apart and without prior interaction.
  • Police say the man punched a 31-year-old in the face, then struck a 27-year-old, causing a laceration to her nose.
  • Both victims sustained minor injuries; medics treated the 27-year-old at the scene and the 31-year-old was not hospitalized.
  • The suspect fled eastbound on West 60th Street toward Amsterdam Avenue and is described as having a light complexion, wearing a tan jacket and black pants.
  • The NYPD released surveillance images and asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (888-57-PISTA for Spanish), submit tips at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or message @NYPDTips.