Robber Wanted for Hate Crime After Brutal Assault in Harlem, NYPD Says
By Dan Gesslein
Manhattan Voice
January 27, 2026
According to investigators, the incident happened late Thursday night, January 8, 2026, around 9:50 p.m., near East 116th Street and 3rd Avenue. Police say a 31-year-old man was approached by an unidentified suspect who allegedly made anti-Hispanic remarks before launching a physical attack.
Authorities say the suspect punched and kicked the victim before forcibly stealing his wallet, which contained about $200 and personal belongings. After the assault and robbery, the suspect fled the area in an unknown direction.
Emergency medical services responded quickly and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals / Harlem, where he was treated and listed in stable condition, officials confirmed.
Because of the alleged racist remarks made during the attack, the case is being investigated as a possible hate crime, according to the NYPD. Detectives assigned to the Hate Crimes Task Force are actively working to identify and locate the suspect.
Hate crimes remain a serious concern across New York City, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.
The suspect is described as:
- Male with a dark complexion
- Approximately 25 to 36 years old
- Around 6 feet tall
- Slim build
- Medium-length black hair
- Black goatee
At the time of the incident, police say he was last seen wearing a black and gray jacket, sweatpants, and white shoes.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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