THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video who they say is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred inside a store located at 286 East 204th Street in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Video courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred in the Norwood section of The Bronx.
It was reported to police said that on Tuesday, June 30, at around 12.30 p.m. inside a store located at 286 East 204th Street [Dollar Deal Store], a 69-year-old male victim was approached by an unidentified person who engaged him in a verbal dispute.
“An altercation ensued, and the individual proceeded to punch the victim in the face before pushing him to the ground,” a police spokesperson said. “The individual then removed the victim’s cellphone and threw it on the ground causing damage.”
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Police said the victim was transported by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx in Norwood, where he was listed in stable condition. They said the suspect fled the incident location on foot, traveling westbound on East 204th Street to parts unknown. They said the suspect is described as male, has a dark complexion, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and tan bucket hat.
Anyone with information regarding 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 Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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