Police are searching for a teenager who assaulted a senior citizen outside her home in Chelsea on Monday, Jan. 6.
Incident Details
The attack occurred at approximately 11:50 AM near West 17th Street and 8th Avenue. Police report that a 79-year-old woman was walking her dog near her apartment when she became involved in a verbal dispute with a teenager who had just exited the building.
The altercation quickly escalated into violence when the teen punched the elderly woman in the head and face, causing pain and bruising.
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Authorities are working swiftly to apprehend the suspect and ensure justice for the victim
