Police Seek East Harlem Attempted Assault Suspect
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD is asking for help in determining the whereabouts and identity of a man wanted in connection with an attempted assault in East Harlem.
Authorities say that on January 18 around 2:45 p.m. a man pointed a silver firearm at a Honda Civic while a 16-year-old boy, 15-year-old boy and 50-year-old man were sitting inside.
The round struck the windshield and passenger side door in front of 2132 Second Avenue. No one was injured.
Police released a video of the suspect fleeing the scene.
The suspect is described as a male in his late teens or early 20's. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, blue jeans and black sneakers.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
