Watch CBS News

NYPD: Same Suspect Wanted In Connection With 2 Slashings

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Police are looking for a man in connection to two slashings, one in the subway.

Investigators say the man, who was caught on camera, approached a woman on 135th Street and Amsterdam Avenue on April 25th and slashed her on her back and shoulders.

He ran off.

The victim was treated for her wounds.

Police believe the same man also stabbed a woman last week on a subway platform in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Her injuries were not serious.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.