NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police say a woman made anti-Asian statements and slapped another woman in the face Wednesday in Chinatown.
The assault was caught on video shortly after 7:30 on Grand Street near Roebling Street.
READ MORE: Fugitive Christopher Buggs Captured After Being Mistakenly Released From Rikers Island In MarchThe 25-year-old victim can be seen sitting at an outdoor dining table with a friend, when the suspect walks up and slaps her across the face.
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Police said the woman refused medical attention, and her attacker took off in an unknown direction.
MORE NEWS: Man With Rifle Stopped At Times Square Subway StationAnyone with information about the suspect 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.
