Thursday, January 23, 2014

Thug attacks man, 87, with chemical spray: cops

The unidentified assailant was caught on nearby security cameras. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).


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The unidentified assailant was caught on nearby security cameras. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).



Police are still looking for the man who allegedly attacked an elderly man with a chemical spray in the South Bronx earlier this week.


Guillermo Terron, 87, was assaulted just before noon Monday when the alleged assailant approached him and aimed an unidentified chemical spray in his face. The attacker, also unidentified, sprayed Terron again before fleeing on foot, police said. The attack took place near E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., about a block from the Hub.


Terron was taken to an area hospital following the attack and was treated and released.


Police said the suspect, who remains at large, is a black male, approximately 16 years old, stands roughly 5-foot-8 and weighs about 200 lbs.


The NYPD is encouraging anyone with information related to the incident to call Crime stoppers at (800) 577-8477. Tips may also be submitted at http://ift.tt/17IHIZe or by texting 274637 and entering TIP577.





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