Police are searching for a man who assaulted an 80-year-old man in Canarsie.

The incident happened at 2066 Rockaway Parkway on Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m.

Police say the man approached the 80-year-old victim from behind and punched him multiple times in the face before running away.

EMS transported the victim to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He is expected to be OK.

Investigators say the suspect was last seen wearing a black and gray jacket and black pants.