"Investigators say the attacker approached the rider, got into a verbal dispute, then punched her on the right side of the face and bit her left forearm before fleeing on foot. Authorities have circulated a wanted bulletin and are urging witnesses to come forward."
"A 66-year-old woman was left with facial and forearm injuries Thursday morning after she was assaulted aboard a northbound Q train at the Newkirk Avenue station, according to police. Investigators say the attacker approached the rider, got into a verbal dispute, then punched her on the right side of the face and bit her left forearm before fleeing on foot."
"In a wanted bulletin, NYPD Crime Stoppers said the assault happened at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Thursday and that the unidentified individual fled the scene. The post asks anyone with information or video to contact investigators."
"Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA, or to submit an internet tip, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The program notes that tips leading to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for rewards up to $3,500."
A 66-year-old woman suffered facial and forearm injuries after an assault aboard a northbound Q train at Newkirk Avenue station. Police said the attacker approached her, began a verbal dispute, punched the right side of her face, and bit her left forearm before fleeing on foot. The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. Thursday. Investigators issued a wanted bulletin and asked for information or video to identify the unidentified suspect. Tips can be submitted through NYPD Crime Stoppers by phone or online, and tips leading to an arrest and indictment may qualify for rewards up to $3,500. Police urged witnesses to preserve any recorded footage and contact Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.
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