Police are looking for a man they say stabbed a 78-year-old man in Van Nest.  

The attack happened back on Oct. 14 near Delancey Place and Morris Park Avenue at 7:30 p.m.  

Investigators say the man approached the 78-year-old man from behind and stabbed him in the abdomen before fleeing on foot.  

Police sources say the stabbing was unprovoked and random.  

The 78-year-old man was transported by EMS to Jacobi Hospital, where he is expected to recover.  

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)