Man punches elderly woman in face in subway station elevator: NYPD

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The suspect wanted for allegedly punching an elderly woman on a New York City subway station elevator. (Credit: NYPD)

NEW YORK - Police are searching for the person who they said attacked an elderly woman in a subway station elevator.

Woman punched on elevator

What we know:

The attack happened shortly before noon on Dec. 12, at the 14th Street subway station.

According to reports, a 73-year-old was in an elevator with another man. That's when the NYPD said, the man punched the woman in the face multiple times, before walking off.

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First responders took the woman to the hospital in stable condition.

What we don't know:

The NYPD is still searching for the attacker, and shared a photo of him on Saturday. The man was seen on security cameras in a black hat, glasses, gray hooded sweatshirt, dark gray jacket and gray pants. He had two black bags and a black cane, as well.

Officers are asking anyone with information about the attack or their suspect to contact NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (1-800-577-8477).