Police say they are on the hunt for a violent robber who beat and aimed a firearm at a senior woman at a Brooklyn tire shop.
According to police sources, the horrific attack unfolded inside the J.C. Tire Shop in Canarsie, located at 1938 Rockaway Parkway. at around 8:40 a.m. on Sept. 13.
Law enforcement sources said the suspect approached the victim, a 73-year-old woman, and shoved her to the ground. Cops say he then snatched her cellphone before repeatedly kicking her body, but he was not finished there.
Cops say the brute then brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victim while making a threat, although police did not say exactly what was said. He then made a run for it southbound on Rockaway Parkway.
Officers from the 69th Precinct responded to the incident. The 73-year-old complained of pain and was treated at the scene by EMS. She was not hospitalized.
Authorities say the perpetrator was last seen wearing a green jacket, camouflage-colored pants and a black hat.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect 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.
