Caught On Video: Woman Randomly Smacked In Face On Bronx Sidewalk
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police released new video of a random attack that was caught on camera last month in the Bronx.
It happened in broad daylight shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 28 along Southern Boulevard.
Surveillance video shows the suspect walk up to a 32-year-old woman and backhand her in the face.
Police said the victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries to her head.
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The suspect was seen walking south on Southern Boulevard. He's believed to be 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 9 to 10 inches tall and 180 pounds, wearing a blue sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and carrying a handbag.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
