Police have released surveillance video of a suspect in an assault on a 90-year-old woman in Union Square last Wednesday.
Police say the woman was walking in the area of West 16th Street and Sixth Avenue at about 11:30 a.m. May 9 when she was approached by a man who offered to help her locate a bus.
The man, who appeared to be in his 20s, then pushed the elderly woman to the ground and stole her necklace before running away, police said.
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The victim was taken to Beth Israel Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries to her knees, hands and neck.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or at nypdcrimestoppers.com.