NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a teen multiple times while trying to steal his backpack in the lobby of a Manhattan apartment building.
The violent robbery occurred on Aug. 17 in the lobby of 86 Fort Washingotn Avenue in Washington Heights around 7:30 p.m., authorities said.
An 18-year-old was walking inside of the building when the attacker came from the staircase and took a knife out while demanding the victim's property.
The suspect then stabbed the teen six times during a scuffle for his backpack, eventually getting a hold of it and fleeing the scene, according to cops.
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The victim was taken by private means to New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in stable condition. His stolen backpack had his keys and wallet inside.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
