New York City police are searching for a suspect accused of throwing a piece of furniture at a 90-year-old woman as she walked on a Brooklyn sidewalk earlier this week. The incident occurred around 9:47 a.m. on Monday outside 501 Brighton Beach Ave. in the Brighton Beach neighborhood.
Surveillance video obtained by local news outlets appears to show an unidentified man pushing what looks like a discarded baby crib along the sidewalk. The suspect then allegedly lifted the item and threw it at the woman, knocking her to the ground before calmly walking away.
Emergency medical services transported the woman to NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island, where she was reported to be in stable condition. Police have stated that the motive for the attack is currently unknown, and it is unclear if the suspect and victim knew each other.
The suspect, described as wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and white sneakers at the time of the assault, remains at large. The NYPD released a surveillance image of the individual they are seeking.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or whereabouts to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online via the Crime Stoppers website or by messaging @NYPDTips on X. All calls and submissions will be kept confidential.