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Police Release Surveillance Video of Suspect Who Stabbed Man at Bronx Hotel

BRONX — Police hunting a suspect accused of stabbing a Massachusetts man to death at Wakefield hotel early Tuesday released surveillance video of the alleged killer.

Anthony Martino, 25, of Dorchester, Mass., was stabbed once in the torso and once in the back at the Metro Motel on East 241st Street shortly before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

Martino's attacker, who was caught on video, is described as 25 years old, standing 5-foot-10 and weighing 160 pounds, police said. He was wearing an Oakland Athletics baseball cap and a yellow jacket, cops added.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477). Members of the public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577.