Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly struck two women in the face on Saturday, January 11thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The man in question is wanted for three separate incidents which took place between 5PM and 6PM last SaturdayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

According to the Astoria Post, the suspect first approached a 50-year old woman and her 9-year old daughter near 31-21 Steinway StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., and struck the mother in the faceGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The victim was treated for bleeding and swellingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The same person in question then proceeded to a storefront, located at 30-07 Steinway StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., and allegedly brandished a knife and attempted to punch another individualGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The suspect then fled and punched a third person, a 45-year old woman, near 28-33 Steinway StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Those with any information in regards to the suspect or incidents are asked to please call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPSGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.