A late night confrontation on a Greenwich Village block turned violent when a man was slashed with a box cutter and chased into Washington Square Park, leaving neighbors rattled and police searching for a suspect.
According to authorities, the attack happened around 1:20 a.m. on June 6, 2026, in front of 129 MacDougal Street. The 35-year-old victim was cut on his left knee, then ran toward the park as the assailant followed, police said.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Saturday, June 6, 2026, at approximately 1:20 A.M., in front of 129 MacDougal Street, an unidentified individual approached a 35-year-old male victim and engaged in a verbal dispute. The individual then brandished a box cutter and slashed the victim in… pic.twitter.com/PyhofCAFPb
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) June 24, 2026
Police Release Wanted Notice
On June 24, 2026, the NYPD Crime Stoppers account posted a "WANTED for an ASSAULT" alert tied to the June 6 incident and asked anyone with information to DM @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The post states that an unidentified individual pulled a box cutter, slashed the victim in the left knee and then chased him into Washington Square Park.
Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,500, according to Crime Stoppers, and investigators are asking anyone with video, photos or witness accounts to come forward.
Investigators' Timeline and Local Reaction
The wanted notice circulated nearly three weeks after the attack, a lag that often signals detectives are running low on leads and need a boost from the public. The fresh alert lands in the middle of an already heated neighborhood conversation about what safety in and around Washington Square Park should look like.
In May, a proposal to install permanent, lockable gates around the park at night drew sharp community scrutiny, as reported by plan to lock Washington Square Park at night. Residents and park regulars have been weighing tougher enforcement tactics against the park’s long tradition of open access, while officials push for stepped-up patrols and more targeted interventions.
A Pattern of Slashings Around the City
The MacDougal Street case is one of several incidents this year where small blades were used in surprise attacks, prompting a wave of transit and neighborhood alerts across New York City.
Earlier in 2026, a Queens subway rider was slashed in a station attack covered by amNewYork, and a Bronx train rider was cut in a separate box cutter assault reported by News 12 Bronx. Police say those cases, like this Greenwich Village investigation, lean heavily on public tips and surveillance footage to move forward.
How to Submit Tips
Anyone with information about the MacDougal Street attack is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted online through Crime Stoppers or by messaging the NYPD tip account on X.
The Crime Stoppers program, administered by the New York City Police Foundation, offers rewards of up to $3,500 for anonymous information that leads to an arrest and indictment, according to the foundation's program page.
Detectives from the Manhattan precinct are continuing their investigation. Anyone with video, photos or other information from the area around 129 MacDougal Street and Washington Square Park around 1:20 a.m. on June 6 is urged to share it with investigators or Crime Stoppers.
