A man was hospitalized Tuesday after an attempted robbery in Greenwich Village ended in a brutal stabbing, authorities said.
The incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. on Dec. 3 near the corner of Bleecker and MacDougal Streets.
Law enforcement sources said a 37-year-old man had been patronizing a bar in the area when he stepped outside and was approached by an unknown individual who demanded money.
When the victim refused, cops said, the attempted robbery turned violent. The suspect stabbed the man in the back before fleeing.
Officers from the 6th Precinct responded to the incident. EMS rushed the 37-year-old to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
Police described the suspect as a man last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark pants.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, police said Tuesday afternoon.
Anyone with information regarding the 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.
