Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect accused of assaulting a 70-year-old man at East 22nd Street and Lexington Avenue, before fleeing the scene. NYPD Crime Stoppers renewed its request for tips after reviewing surveillance footage from the original incident on February 13, 2025. Investigators report that the suspect punched the victim, placed him in a headlock, and forced him onto the pavement during the encounter.
According to a social media post by NYPD Crime Stoppers, the assault occurred around 8:27 p.m. and began as a verbal dispute that quickly escalated. The unidentified suspect allegedly struck the victim in the face with a closed fist, placed him in a headlock, threw him to the ground, and then fled. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 1-800-577-8477 or send a direct message to @NYPDTips.
Where it happened
The altercation took place inside the NYPD’s 13th Precinct, which covers Gramercy and the southern portion of Midtown. The precinct’s stationhouse is located at 230 East 21st Street. Materials from the City of New York confirm that this intersection falls under that command’s jurisdiction.
Police renewed the plea
The Facebook blast marks the department’s latest push for leads more than a year after the attack. Circulating still images and wanted flyers through Crime Stoppers is standard operating procedure for detectives, according to the New York City Police Foundation, which helps run the reward and tip program.
Context
Assaults on older New Yorkers have occurred across the city, including on subway platforms, buses, and neighborhood sidewalks. Cases involving 70-year-old victims in Harlem and on a Brooklyn bus highlight why police quickly release images of suspects, as reported by AMNY.
Anyone with information about the February 13, 2025 assault near Lexington Avenue is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477, text CRIMES and enter TIP577, or submit tips online. NY1 reports that tips can be submitted anonymously and that photos or video often help investigators identify suspects.
