NYPD Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Early Morning Steinway Street Assault

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Man Slashed Across Face in Front of Diner in Random Attack


Queens Voice 

December 29, 2025


ASTORIA, QUEENS — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with a violent early-morning assault that took place in Astoria, Queens.


According to police, the incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in front of 30-04 Steinway Street, within the confines of the NYPD 114 Precinct. Investigators say a 22-year-old man was sitting outside the location when he was approached by an unidentified individual.


Without warning, the suspect allegedly produced a sharp object and slashed the victim on the left side of his face, causing a laceration. The attacker then fled the scene on foot, heading in an unknown direction.


Emergency responders transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst, where he was treated and listed in stable condition, police said.


Suspect Description Released by NYPD

The NYPD has released surveillance media and a physical description in hopes that someone in the community may recognize the individual.

The suspect is described as:

  • Male
  • Dark complexion
  • Last seen wearing:
    • A black winter jacket
    • Green pants with an orange stripe
    • Gray sneakers


Police say the investigation remains ongoing and that any detail, no matter how small, could help identify the suspect.


How the Public Can Help


Anyone with information regarding this Steinway Street assault in Astoria is urged to contact the NYPD. Tips can be submitted confidentially through official NYPD channels.


Residents and business owners in the area are also encouraged to review doorbell cameras, security footage, or dash-cams from the early morning hours of November 30.


For more information on how to submit tips, visit the official NYPD website:
👉 https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/index.page
(Long-tail keyword reference: how to submit a tip to NYPD for an assault investigation in Queens)


Why This Case Matters to the Community


The 114 Precinct covers busy commercial and residential areas of Astoria, including Steinway Street, which sees significant foot traffic even late at night. Police say community cooperation is often the key factor in quickly resolving cases involving unidentified suspects in Queens assaults.



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