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Cops On Hunt For Suspect Who Attacked, Robbed 98-Year-Old Man In Coney Island

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are looking for the suspect wanted in connection with the brutal assault and robbery of a 98-year-old man in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Around 2 p.m. Thursday, the suspect attacked the man inside a building at 2920 W. 21st St. in Brooklyn, police said.

The suspect threw the man to the ground, punched him in the face, and stole money from his pocket.

Police have released surveillance video of the suspect.

If you recognize this man, please contact the NYPD.

Coney Island Attacker
A surveillance image of a man who attacked and robbed a 98-year-old man in Coney Island this past Thursday. (Credit: NYPD)

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