Crime & Safety
Video Shows Camouflage-Clad Man Punching Woman On UES
The man is being sought for a series of attacks, including some in which he menaced people with a knife.
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY – Stunning video shows a camouflage-clad man slug a woman in the face as she checks her cellphone on the Upper East Side.
The man, who police are hunting after several reports of violent attacks including threats with a knife, calmly walks off as the shocked woman moves away from him.
The video, recorded by a surveillance camera, was released by police as they search for the man.
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#WANTED for MENACING WITH A KNIFE & ASSAULT. On 12/16, 10:43am-11:10am suspect menaced multiple people w/ a knife, hit one person using his hand & pushed another individual. All incidents occurred from Park—3rd Ave., E 82—E 87 St.#UES Any info 1-800-577-TIPS or DM @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/bb9ajxdN7i
— NYPD 19th Precinct (@NYPD19Pct) December 17, 2019
He's wanted in connection with "multiple" threats including one on East 87th Street and Third Avenue in which he pulled a knife on a couple pushing a stroller. It wasn't revealed exactly where the punching occurred, but all incidents happened between Park and Third avenues and from East 82nd to 87th streets, police said.
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