NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for an assault that left a 68-year-old store employee injured in Manhattan’s East Village. Investigators say the violent encounter happened Monday night inside a commercial business at 94 Avenue B.
According to police, the unidentified man became enraged during a purchase dispute around 10 p.m. The situation quickly escalated when the suspect grabbed a gallon jug of water and struck the employee in the face, causing pain, redness, and swelling before fleeing the scene on foot.
The attacker was last seen running northbound on Avenue B toward an unknown location. Detectives from the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers unit are now searching for leads, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses to identify the suspect.
Police appeal for public assistance
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or tips can be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org. All information can be provided anonymously.
- Suspect struck a 68-year-old employee with a gallon jug of water
- Incident occurred at 94 Avenue B around 10 p.m. on February 16
- NYPD seeking public tips to identify and locate the attacker
NYPD urges anyone with details to help track down assault suspect