A late-morning confrontation outside a Morris Heights high-rise turned violent when three people allegedly beat a 44-year-old woman with sticks and stole her purse, according to police. The attack unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, in front of 10 Richman Plaza at the River Park Towers complex, within the NYPD’s 46th Precinct. Detectives say the trio took off from the scene, and the investigation remains active.
According to Shore News Network, which cites the NYPD, the three people first got into a verbal dispute with the woman before things escalated. The suspects then allegedly struck her repeatedly "about the body" with sticks and grabbed her purse before fleeing. The outlet reports that police have not released descriptions of the suspects or information on which way they ran.
How Police Are Asking For Help
Detectives are asking for the public’s help as they try to track down the suspects. The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers program takes anonymous tips by phone, online and through a mobile app. NYPD Crime Stoppers lists the main hotline as 1-800-577-TIPS and a Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA, and notes that tips can also be submitted online or through the department’s @NYPDTips social channels.
Neighborhood Context
The incident adds to a run of violent episodes in and around River Park Towers this year, including a fatal April shooting outside 30 Richman Plaza. Local coverage has highlighted ongoing safety concerns in the Morris Heights area and noted upticks in robberies and assaults within the 46th Precinct, according to Norwood News.
What Investigators Say
Shore News Network reports that detectives say the case is still very much open as they work to identify the three people involved. Anyone who may have video from the area or information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at the numbers above or submit tips online so investigators can move the case forward.
