The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in ascertaining the whereabouts of the unidentified man seen in the attached photo and video, who is sought in connection with an assault that occurred in the 46^th precinct, close to the border of University Heights.

 

It was reported to police that on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11.45 a.m., in front of 4 East Burnside Avenue, in Mount Hope, the victim, a 61-year-old man, was approached by the suspect who punched him in the face. The victim was knocked to the ground and was rendered unconscious.

 

EMS responded, and transported the victim, in stable condition, to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was treated for a laceration to his lip, pain, and swelling to his head.

 

The suspect had boarded an eastbound BX40 bus in the immediate vicinity of the incident location.

Anyone with information with 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 WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

 

All calls are strictly confidential.