Posted on: December 16, 2025 07:00 AM

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Suspect sought for attacking taxi driver in queens police

Police are searching for a suspect who attacked a taxi driver in Queens last week.

The incident happened in a taxicab at 10 Street and 36 Avenue around 6:47 p.m., police said.

The suspect is accused of punching the 72-year-old driver in the back of the head. It is not known at this time what led up to the assault.

The man then fled the taxi on foot.

The 72-year-old was taken to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital for treatment.

No arrests have been made. Police released surveillance images on Monday.