A 70-year-old man was sucker punched by a stranger in an unprovoked attack in Harlem, police said Friday.
The victim was at E. 137th St. and Malcolm X Blvd. when the man approached him and punched him in the face around 6:55 p.m. on March 20, according to law enforcement officials.
Medics treated the victim at the scene.
The NYPD released photos of a suspect and are asking for the public’s help in tracking him down.
The suspect was last seen fleeing south on Malcolm X Blvd. wearing a red hat, black sweatshirt, dark-colored pants, and brown boots.
Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.