A violent incident unfolded in the Bronx earlier last month when a 66-year-old man, sitting in his vehicle, was attacked by an assailant wielding a knife. The assault, which took place on June 2 at approximately 11:30 AM near 2772 3rd Avenue, left the elderly victim with a serious injury to his left hand after the assailant demanded money and then slashed him.
The New York Police Department has turned to the public for help, issuing a plea via their Crime Stoppers social media account for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the suspect involved in this robbery and assault case; they encouraged individuals who might know something to direct message them @nypdtips or call their hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), this outreach effort reflects both the gravity of the attack and the need for community assistance in solving the case.
The details of the assault emerged in a social media post from NYPD Crimestoppers, which provided the aforementioned specifics of the robbery along with a call to action for anyone with information. The post clearly articulates that the suspect, whose identity remains unknown, performed a brazen act of violence in broad daylight…