Video: Woman punches boy, 10

A woman in her 30 or 40s punched a 10-year-old boy in the face while inside a grocery store in the Bronx. Security camera footage shows the woman throwing a punch after she reportedly told him to be courteous to another person in the store. The boy suffered a bloody nose, according to the boy's father who is also the store owner.

The NYPD is looking for the woman. The incident occurred about 2 p.m. on Aug. 19 in the store on 206 Street in the Norwood section of the borough.

The woman is described as black, 35-45 years old with long braided black hair.  She was last seen wearing a dark colored skirt and a white button down shirt with a black design on it.

If you recognize her, contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers at any of the following:

1-800-577-TIPS (8477)
WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
The NYPD says all calls/texts are strictly confidential.

 

 

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