Crime & Safety

2 Men Sought In Central Avenue Attack: Watch

Investigators are looking for two men in a Nov. 1 attack on a group walking on Central Avenue, St. Pete police said.

Investigators are looking for two men in a Nov. 1 attack on a group walking on Central Avenue, St. Pete police said.
Investigators are looking for two men in a Nov. 1 attack on a group walking on Central Avenue, St. Pete police said. (Courtesy of St. Pete Police)

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Investigators are looking for two men in a Nov. 1 attack in the 1600 block of Central Avenue, St. Petersburg police shared in a social media post. (Watch a video from the attack below.)

A group of men were walking down the street when they were approached by two unknown men and they got into an argument.

The argument escalated into a physical assault, leaving one victim with a deep facial cut and another with an injured arm, police said.

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As seen in video footage, one suspect was seen wearing a striped sweater over a sweatshirt with dark pants.

The second suspect was wearing a light-colored sweatshirt and dark jeans.

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Both are believed to be in their late 20s or early 30s, about 6 feet, 1 inch tall, and with brown hair.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Christian at 727-893-4986 or text “SPPD” and their tip to TIP411 to remain anonymous.

Watch video footage of the attack below:

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