Detectives say they are on the hunt for a violent suspect who stabbed a man in the bustling Flatiron District last month.
NYPD
Detectives said they are on the hunt for a violent suspect who stabbed a man in Manhattan’s bustling Flatiron District last month.
According to police sources, the incident unfolded on Feb. 17 at just before 7 p.m. outside of a Taco Bell located at 24 East 23 Street. Just across the street from Madison Square Park. Cops say a 36-year-old man got into an argument with another man. Things turned violent and ended with the 36-year-old being stabbed in the left thigh with an unknown sharp object.
EMS responded and transported the victim to Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Meanwhile, fled the location on a bicycle. He was last seen wearing light-colored pants, a black jacket, a gray sweatshirt, and multicolored sneakers. Police released surveillance images of the perpetrator in hopes that he would be recognized.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the suspect’s whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
