The 24-year-old victim was standing on the southwest corner of Eighth Street at Cooper Square near Cooper Union when three men grabbed his iPhone from his hand, according to police and published reports.
When he tried to retrieve the phone, the attackers punched him repeatedly and slashed his left hand.
EMTs treated the victim at the scene before taking him to a hospital, where he was reportedly in stable condition.
The NYPD released this info about the suspects...
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online. All calls are confidential.🚨WANTED FOR A ROBBERY: On Sunday, 8/24/2025 at Approx. 3:35 P.M., on the Southwest Corner of Cooper Square and East 8th St. in the Confines of the 9th Precinct, 3 unknown individuals slashed a 24-year-old male and forcibly removed his property. pic.twitter.com/PHdIl58f3X
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) August 25, 2025
Top photo via Steven; second photo by William Klayer
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