Woman Hit With Boxcutter After Confronting Trio About Graffiti, Police Say

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A group of suspects allegedly assaulted a woman after she confronted them about graffiti in Brooklyn.

Police said they got into an argument around 3:30 p.m. on March 7 near Linden Street and Broadway in Bushwick.

The suspects allegedly followed the 62-year-old woman, and police said one of them hit her in the arm with the handle of a closed boxcutter.

A group of suspects allegedly assaulted a woman after she confronted them about graffiti in Brooklyn. (Credit: NYPD)

The group was seen on video taking off to Bushwick Avenue.

The victim suffered pain and discomfort but refused medical attention.

Police said they're searching for two men and a woman in the incident.

Anyone with information about them is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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