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70-Yr-Old Woman Attacked At Park Slope Subway Station
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Jen Chung
Published Apr 4, 2014
Modified Apr 4, 2014
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Police have released images of a man suspected of attacking an elderly woman at the 4th Avenue-9th Street subway station in Brooklyn.
According to the NYPD, the incident occurred on Sunday, March 30. A 70-year-old woman was on the southbound R platform at 10:45 a.m. when a man approached her. He allegedly struck her head with his fist before fleeing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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