LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Police in Los Angeles are looking for a man who was caught on video attacking an elderly man on the street.
KABC reports the attack occurred on Oct. 20 and was caught on the security cameras of a nearby store.
The victim is seen walking on the sidewalk when he is confronted by the suspect who raises his backpack. When the victim continues walking, the suspect follows and strikes the man on the head, sending him to the ground.
According to the report, the victim suffered a gash on his face, but did not want to be identified.
.@LAPDWilshire Area detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an “Assault with a Deadly Weapon” incident. Anyone with information about this case is asked to detectives at 213 922-8231. #LAPD pic.twitter.com/Clz6Az26IC
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) November 29, 2017