HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Detectives have developed a strong person of interest in the attack and sexual assault on a 31-year-old German tourist. The tourist was walking back to Her AirBnb on Thursday morning, when the suspect demanded her purse, then punched her in the head.
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At 4 a.m. April 24, a woman was walking near West 145 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue when police said Hardy approached her from behind, pretended he had a gun and took her bag.
He also hit her multiple times in the face, according to the New York City Police Department.
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The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital. The suspect fled at the time.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 800-577-TIPS or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782)