WANTED for Assault on Jefferson Avenue (81st Precinct)

The New York City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following suspect wanted in connection with an assault which occurred within the confines of the 81 Precinct. The details are as follows:

On Thursday, July 11, 2013 at approximately 1100 hours, while in the vicinity of 934 Jefferson Avenue, the victim, M/34, was struck numerous times about the face and neck with a hammer by an unknown male suspect who fled the location.  The victim was removed to Kings County Hospital.

A sketch and video of the suspect are attached and available at DCPI.

Anyone with information in regards to this assault is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.