Police are looking for help tracking down a man who allegedly slashed a 34-year-old in the back during an early-evening attack in Washington Heights. The assault happened around 7 p.m. on May 31 in front of 612 West 178th Street, where, according to police, the suspect flashed a sharp instrument, struck, then took off. Investigators have released images of the person they are looking for, and Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT:on May 31, 2026, at approximately 7:00 P.M., in front of 612 West 178 Street, in the confines of 33 Precinct, a 34-year-old male victim was approached by an unidentified individual. The individual displayed a sharp instrument and slashed the victim in the… pic.twitter.com/coRM3IRG5T
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) July 13, 2026
In an alert shared by NYPD Crime Stoppers on X, officials say the suspect approached the 34-year-old victim, pulled a sharp instrument, and slashed him in the back at about 7 p.m. on May 31. The notice places the incident in the 33rd Precinct, according to the NYPD, and adds that tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500. Anyone with information or video is urged to call the Crime Stoppers hotline or send an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
Where The Attack Took Place
The address 612 West 178th Street sits in Washington Heights and falls under the NYPD’s 33rd Precinct, as confirmed on the NYPD site. The precinct page lists detective squad and community affairs contacts and confirms it covers the block where the assault occurred. In cases like this, detectives typically fan out to nearby storefronts and scour surveillance footage, looking for a clearer view of the suspect or their escape route.
Other Recent Appeals
The latest Crime Stoppers appeal lands amid a string of knife-related attacks that have pushed police to lean hard on public tips. Coverage of a June 15 Washington Heights stabbing detailed a similar request for help, while 1010 WINS reported on a Queens slashing where investigators also pushed out surveillance images. Together, those cases show how often the department turns to video and crowd-sourced leads when they are short on solid clues…