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NYPD Releases Images, Seeks Suspect in Upper West Side Baseball-Bat Attack

Police request public tips to identify the man seen carrying a black bat in newly released footage.

Overview

  • The assault occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 near West End Avenue and West 107th Street.
  • A 24-year-old pedestrian was struck multiple times in the face and taken to Mount Sinai Morningside in stable condition.
  • The attacker fled west on West 107th Street toward Riverside Park after the assault.
  • The suspect is described as a light-complexioned male about 5-foot-8 with a slim build, dressed in all black including a bubble jacket.
  • Tips can be submitted confidentially to Crime Stoppers by phone, online, or via X @NYPDTips, as the investigation continues.