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71-Year-Old Man Assaulted

148 W 125th St, Harlem, Manhattan

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Summary

  • The NYPD is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in the assault of a 71-year-old man at a commercial establishment on West 125th Street in Harlem.
  • The incident occurred on March 28, 2026, following a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. The suspect, described as a male wearing a dark baseball cap and black jacket, fled the scene on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
  • Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

Timeline

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

Media depicting the individual is attached and available.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, black jacket, red sweatshirt, black pants, and white-and-black sneakers.

The suspect then fled on foot northbound on West 125th Street to parts unknown. The victim suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.

Police said a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face.

According to police, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m., a 71-year-old man was inside a commercial establishment at 148 West 125th Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred within the confines of the 28th Precinct.

Incident reported at 148 W 125th St.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

Media depicting the individual is attached and available.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, black jacket, red sweatshirt, black pants, and white-and-black sneakers.

The suspect then fled on foot northbound on West 125th Street to parts unknown. The victim suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.

Police said a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face.

According to police, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m., a 71-year-old man was inside a commercial establishment at 148 West 125th Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred within the confines of the 28th Precinct.

Incident reported at 148 W 125th St.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

Media depicting the individual is attached and available.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, black jacket, red sweatshirt, black pants, and white-and-black sneakers.

The suspect then fled on foot northbound on West 125th Street to parts unknown. The victim suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.

Police said a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face.

According to police, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m., a 71-year-old man was inside a commercial establishment at 148 West 125th Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred within the confines of the 28th Precinct.

Incident reported at 148 W 125th St.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

Media depicting the individual is attached and available.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, black jacket, red sweatshirt, black pants, and white-and-black sneakers.

The suspect then fled on foot northbound on West 125th Street to parts unknown. The victim suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.

Police said a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face.

According to police, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m., a 71-year-old man was inside a commercial establishment at 148 West 125th Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred within the confines of the 28th Precinct.

Incident reported at 148 W 125th St.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.

Media depicting the individual is attached and available.

The individual being sought is described as a male. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, black jacket, red sweatshirt, black pants, and white-and-black sneakers.

The suspect then fled on foot northbound on West 125th Street to parts unknown. The victim suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.

Police said a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation, during which the suspect punched the victim multiple times in the face.

According to police, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m., a 71-year-old man was inside a commercial establishment at 148 West 125th Street when he was approached by an unidentified individual.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, who is wanted in connection with an elderly assault that occurred within the confines of the 28th Precinct.

Incident reported at 148 W 125th St.

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