THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in this video who they say are wanted in connection with an assault that occurred at 1745 University Avenue in Morris Heights on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Video courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the two people seen in the attached photos and video who they say are wanted in connection with an assault that occurred in Morris Heights.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Police said that on Sunday, May 25, at around 10.22 p.m., a 57-year-old male victim was exiting a business located at 1745 University Avenue when an unidentified individual approached the victim from behind.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
They said the assailant struck the victim multiple times with a baseball bat about the body, causing him to fall. They said a second individual then punched the victim multiple times about the body with a closed fist.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
They said the assailants then fled the location on foot to parts unknown. “The victim was transported by EMS to BronxCare Health System in stable condition,” a police spokesperson said.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
Police said the first suspect is described as male, has a light complexion, and was last seen wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
They said the second sought individual is also described as male, has a light complexion, and was last seen wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and light-colored shoes.
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
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). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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