Harlem police are asking neighbors to step up with tips after a 70-year-old man was punched while walking near West 137th Street and Lenox Avenue. The attack happened on March 20, 2026, at about 6:55 a.m., leaving the victim with pain, bruising and swelling. Investigators say the suspect is still on the loose and has not been identified.
On April 3, investigators shared a wanted alert with still images, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The post notes that the assault happened within the 32nd Precinct and that no arrests have been made so far. Detectives are asking anyone who might have video, photos or information from the area to contact them.
What police released
The Crime Stoppers alert offers a brief description of the suspect and time-stamped details tied to the intersection. That approach, which urges neighbors to comb through door-cam and security footage, has been used in other Manhattan cases, such as a recent predawn stairwell beatdown.
How to pass tips
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), use the Spanish hotline at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or submit an anonymous tip online, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers program. The program says it may offer a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.
Detectives say the investigation is active and they are banking on public leads to identify the person shown in the wanted materials. For more details and the original alert, see NYPD Crime Stoppers.
