NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help after a 37-year-old man was slashed inside a Crown Heights apartment building earlier this year. Police say the attack happened inside 401 Schenectady Avenue on Jan. 16 at about 10:25 p.m., leaving the victim with a hand wound and an attacker who is still unidentified.
The department put out a wanted alert on X on Feb. 22, offering up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment. According to police, tips can be submitted by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips on X or by calling the 24-hour tipline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The city’s Crime Stoppers program spells out anonymous tip options and reward rules on the NYPD Crime Stoppers site.
401 Schenectady Avenue is a pre-war rental building in Crown Heights just off Eastern Parkway. StreetEasy places the address in the NYPD’s 71st Precinct and lists it as a multi-unit residential property.
What police say
According to the Crime Stoppers notice, a verbal dispute inside the building escalated when the attacker "slashed a 37-year-old male in the hand" before taking off from the scene, as detailed in the NYPD Crime Stoppers post on X. Authorities have not released any additional identifying information about the suspect.
How to submit tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting the Crime Stoppers website, or sending a message to @NYPDTips on X. The city says tips that lead to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500. For full program details or to submit an online tip, visit NYPD Crime Stoppers.
What neighbors can do
Neighbors and nearby businesses with surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the night of Jan. 16 are encouraged to check their recordings and contact Crime Stoppers if they spot anything that could help the investigation. If you believe a crime is in progress or have urgent information, call 911 right away.
