MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a suspect forced his way onto a bus and beat a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) driver near Teutonia and Florist Friday, July 18. 

The 72-year-old driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.

Police say they're seeking an unknown suspect.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7272 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.

MCTS released the following statement: 

“We at MCTS are alarmed about a recent assault against one of our bus operators. The safety of our operators and passengers is our highest priority. Despite our many safety measures, bus operators may face some of the same challenges affecting our broader community, as was the case in the incident that occurred on Friday, July 18, when a bus operator was assaulted by an individual.

Our bus operator was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation and was released the same day. We are ensuring he has access to support following this traumatic event. There were no other passengers on board at the time of the incident.

We have provided video footage of the incident to the Milwaukee Police Department and are fully cooperating in their ongoing investigation. We are doing everything we can to assist authorities in locating the suspect and ensuring justice is served.

We remain committed to protecting our operators and riders and will continue to evaluate and strengthen our safety protocols as needed.”