A late-night walk in Harlem turned violent Monday when a 50-year-old man was slashed across the face in front of 304 West 117th Street, just before 11:20 p.m., according to police. The attacker took off, and detectives are now asking New Yorkers to help track him down.
The assault happened at about 11:19 p.m., when, police say, a man approached the victim and cut the left side of his face. The suspect has not yet been identified.
NYPD Crime Stoppers has put out a wanted notice with still images and a short description, urging anyone who recognizes the person of interest to get in touch. Tipsters are encouraged to DM @NYPDTips or call the tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS. According to NYPD Crime Stoppers on Facebook, the individual displayed a sharp object before slashing the victim.
What the bulletin says
The Crime Stoppers bulletin describes how the suspect walked up to the 50-year-old man, brandished a sharp object and slashed him on the left side of his face. The post does not identify the attacker and offers only limited additional detail, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers on Facebook.
How to help
Anyone with information, security footage, or cellphone video from around West 117th Street at the time of the attack is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can call 1-800-577-TIPS, submit an internet tip, or message @NYPDTips on social media. The Crime Stoppers program offers rewards of up to $3,500 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest and indictment, according to the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers page.
Investigators say the case remains active and are pressing for anyone who saw something to speak up so detectives can run down new leads.
