Bedford Park: Man Sought for Assault on Elderly Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this video who they say is sought in connection with an assault on an elderly person at 2880 Jerome Avenue on the border of Bedford Park and Kingsbridge Heights on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Video courtesy of the NYPD

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in the attached video and photos who they say is sought in connection with an assault on an elderly person on the border of Bedford Park and Kingsbridge Heights.

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the person seen in this photo who they say is sought in connection with an assault on an elderly person at 2880 Jerome Avenue on the border of Bedford Park and Kingsbridge Heights on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD

Police said that on Monday, Feb. 19, at around 11.30 a.m. in front of 2880 Jerome Avenue, an unidentified male approached a 67-year-old woman and struck her in the face with his elbow.

2880 JEROME AVENUE on the border of Bedford Park and Kingsbridge Heights is the location where an elderly woman was assaulted on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
Image courtesy of Google Maps

They said the man then fled on foot northbound along Jerome Avenue and the victim refused medical attention.

“The individual is described as a male, last seen wearing gold glasses, a blue/black knit hat, and an orange winter coat,” a police spokesperson said.

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Source: NYPD

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 Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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