Anthony Sabato, a 37-year-old ex-convict with 17 prior arrests, has been charged with multiple crimes including murder, robbery, possession of stolen property, possession of a weapon, and aggravated cruelty to animals.

Sabato fatally stabbed his neighbor, Thomas Machalchick, in a supportive housing building in Downtown Brooklyn.

Before the stabbing, Sabato demanded Machalchick's phone and property and also injured Machalchick's pit bull.

Surveillance footage captured Sabato fleeing into his apartment with a knife, where he was later found with the victim's bag.

Sabato has confessed to the stabbing in a videotaped statement and is currently being held without bail.

His parole expired in April 2021, and he is scheduled to appear in court again on Wednesday.

The investigation is ongoing, and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips to assist in the case.