NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — A man is wanted for repeatedly stabbing another man in the Bronx late Friday afternoon in a failed robbery attempt, police said.
A 35-year-old man was in the vicinity of University Avenue and West Fordham Road in University Heights when he got involved in a verbal dispute with a stranger.
The suspect tried to snatch what police referred to as a "large sum of money" from the victim, and when unsuccessful, began stabbing him repeatedly.
The 35-year-old was knifed in the chest, arm and thigh and was transported by EMS to Saint Barnabas Hospital with five stab wounds. He is in stable condition.
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Police said that the would-be robber fled on foot traveling northbound on Aqueduct Walkway.
Authorities described the suspect as having a large build, and he was last seen wearing a black baseball cap and all-black attire. He can be seen in surveillance images released by police Saturday in hopes that someone recognizes him.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
