A Manhattan maniac who sucker-punched two women inside of a minute during an unhinged attack earlier this week remains at large, police reported.
The NYPD released images Wednesday night of the suspect behind the assault, which occurred just before 8:25 p.m. on March 3 on West 60th Street near Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side.
Police reported that the brute approached a 31-year-old woman and, without any prior interaction, punched her to the face, sending her tumbling to the ground.
Seconds later, cops said, the perpetrator walked up to a 27-year-old woman, punching her with a closed fist and causing a laceration to her nose. Both attacks were without prior provocation.
Following the attacks, authorities said, he made a run for it eastbound on West 60th Street toward Amsterdam Avenue.
Officers from the 20th Precinct and EMS raced to the scene. Medical staff treated the 27-year-old on scene. The 31-year-old woman was not hospitalized.
The suspect was last seen wearing a tan jacket and black pants. Police have released surveillance photos of him in hopes that he will be recognized.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the suspect’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
