Suspect In Home Invasion, Assault And Robbery Of Elderly Brooklyn Woman ID'd
Police have identified the man they say punched and robbed an elderly woman on Christmas morning.
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Police have identified the man they say punched and robbed an elderly woman on Christmas morning.
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The 88-year-old victim, suffered cuts to her face and is back home after the attack.
The victim, who is in her 80s, suffered cuts to her face. She was taken to Coney Island Hospital.
The victim fought back, and now police are asking New Yorkers to keep an eye out for the suspect who ran off.
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The footage was taken on Flatlands Avenue in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn shortly before the theft around 4 p.m.
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Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
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New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
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New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
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