CLAREMONT — A 63-year-old man was slashed across the face in a South Bronx bodega after arguing with his attacker, police said.
The assault took place inside of 218 E. 170th St. around 4:10 a.m. on Feb. 7, when the victim and suspect got into an argument that led to the suspect slashing the victim across his face, according to the NYPD.
The suspect fled following the attack, and the victim was taken to Bronx Lebanon Hospital, where he was treated and released, police said.
Police have released video of the suspect that shows him in a black jacket and gray sweatshirt.
Anyone with information about 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 www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577.
