Pregnant woman attacked in Bronx elevator
NEW YORK - The NYPD wants to find the woman who punched a pregnant woman in the face and stomach while inside an elevator in the Bronx.
The 40-year-old victim and her attacker got into an argument at about 1:15 p.m. on Monday, according to police. The argument escalated and a fight broke out.
Before fleeing the area of Mosholu Parkway and Paul Avenue, the attacker also stole the woman's purse which contained about $400.
The victim suffered pain and bruising. EMS responded but she refused medical attention, said police.
The suspect is described by police as black and 25-35 years old. She was wearing a red coat and dark pants at the time of the assault.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is encouraged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @ NYPDTips.
All calls are strictly confidential.