New York (CBS New York) – The NYPD has confirmed that Rick Mornis was randomly attacked by a stranger on the Upper West Side on Thursday.
Police said it happened at 7:30 a.m. in broad daylight on Central Park West near 70th Street.
Surveillance cameras captured the 67-year-old “Honey I Shrank the Kids” and “Ghostbusters” actors.
The video shows the suspect walking and punching Morenis in the head, knocking him to the ground.
AN WANTED 🚨 October 1, 2020 at 7:24 a.m., at Central Park West, near West 70 St. Manhattan. NYPD 20 PCTProceed to 2500 dollars? See it Know who he is? – Call 1-800-577-Tips or📲DM us! All classes are confidential! YourCityYourCall YNYPDDtetectives nypdchiefofpatrol pic.twitter.com/s06yNPBUBk
– NYPD Crime Stoppers (YNYPDTips) October 2, 2020
Police said he went to the hospital with pain in his head, waist and hip. He later visited the East to report the crime.
Now, the search for the suspect continues, who can be seen wandering away.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIP (8477) or, for Spanish, at 1-888-57-PISA (74782). You can submit a tip through their website or on Twitter, YNYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
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