ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Ithaca Police are searching for a suspect they consider armed and dangerous.

Police say a man entered a business on Franklin Street Sunday night, looking for his girlfriend. He allegedly got upset and hit another woman in the face with a handgun.

Officers say the suspect fled the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact IPD.

Police Dispatch: 607-272-3245

Police Tipline: 607-330-0000