Fare Jumpers beat Man for his Booze?
By Dan Gesslein
Manhattan Voice
October 22, 2026
NEW YORK, NY — Seven people allegedly jumped and viciously beat a man outside a takeout restaurant near Washington Square Park before stealing his alcoholic beverages, according to the NYPD.
Police are searching for seven suspects wanted for an assault and alcohol theft in Manhattan after the group attacked a 34-year-old man outside an eatery at 110 MacDougal Street. The NYPD released surveillance video showing the suspects jumping subway turnstiles at a nearby station following the incident.
At approximately 5:50 p.m. on October 3, the victim was standing outside the MacDougal Street restaurant holding three BeatBox alcoholic beverages when the group approached him.
According to police, the suspects surrounded the man and suddenly launched a violent attack, punching and kicking him. While the victim was lying on the ground, the group allegedly stole his alcoholic drinks after beating him before fleeing the scene.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to Lenox Hill Healthplex Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
Investigators have released still photographs of the seven suspects and NYPD surveillance footage of the suspects fleeing through a nearby subway station. The video reportedly shows members of the group hopping over and climbing underneath subway turnstiles.
Police are asking anyone with information about the Washington Square Park-area assault and robbery to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips can also be submitted online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips.
All calls are confidential.
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