Introduction to the Incident
A knife-wielding madman stabbed a Harlem deli employee in the neck on Wednesday while attempting to steal from the store.
A Harlem deli worker was stabbed Wednesday morning by a hangry knife-wielding madman who attempted to steal cake from the store.
Details of the Attack
Cops say the incident unfolded around 10:40 a.m. on March 19 at the food market located at 2133 3rd Ave., where the masked man knifed a 24-year-old store employee in the neck, then fled the store on foot southbound on 3rd Avenue.
The motive for the attack, one of the wounded colleagues told amNewYork, was apparently a piece of cake.
“He wanted to steal something and he wanted to stop him and he stabbed him,” said Musa Ilmuliaki, a fellow store worker. “He was trying to steal a cake. He was talking badly.”
Surveillance Footage
Surveillance video obtained by amNewYork Metro showed the masked man, while wearing blue clothing, acting erratically moments before he pulled out a knife and charged at the wounded cashier with the weapon.
Surveillance video obtained by amNewYork Metro shows a masked man wearing blue acting erratically before being caught on camera pulling out and knife and charging at the cashier with the weapon. Obtained by amNewYork Metro
Surveillance video obtained by amNewYork Metro shows a masked man wearing blue acting erratically before being caught on camera pulling out and knife and charging at the cashier with the weapon. Obtained by amNewYork Metro
Blood stains could be observed from a chair behind the cash register. Photo by Dean Moses
Aftermath of the Attack
Moments later, the video shows the victim staggering out of the store, holding his shirt to his neck before being led into an ambulance. EMS rushed him to Harlem Hospital, where police say he is listed in stable condition.
“The cashier is like my cousin; he lives with me,” another worker by the name of Osama said. “He is going to be okay.”
Investigation and Call for Information
So far, no arrests have been made in the case. Anyone with information regarding this stabbing can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The stabbing of a Harlem deli worker over a attempted theft of cake is a disturbing incident that highlights the need for increased safety measures in stores and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior to the authorities.
FAQs
Q: What was the motive behind the attack?
A: The motive behind the attack was apparently an attempt to steal a piece of cake.
Q: What is the condition of the victim?
A: The victim is listed in stable condition at Harlem Hospital.
Q: Have any arrests been made in the case?
A: No arrests have been made in the case so far.
Q: How can I report information about the incident?
A: You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
