Police say the search continues for the suspect who threw an incendiary canister into a group of people at a New York City subway station.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) said a man was recorded attacking passersby at the West 28th Street subway station in Manhattan around 7:40 p.m. on February 5, and the footage was released on Wednesday.
The video shows the suspect holding two burning cans while standing at the station’s turnstiles.
Moments later, the suspect was seen throwing an incendiary canister at a group of unknown people on the platform.
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A group of people were attacked at a New York City subway station by a man who appeared to throw a burning can, according to video released by police. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
Officials said no one was injured in the incident.
After the random attack, the NYPD announced that the suspect fled and was ultimately reported missing.
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The suspect is described as a man approximately 35 years old, 6 feet tall, weighing 156 pounds, with a slim build and brown eyes. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
The suspect is described as an approximately 35-year-old man, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 156 pounds, with a slender build and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt under a black jacket, black pants and black sandals.
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No one was injured in the incident, according to the New York City Police Department. (St. Petersburg)
Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. There is.
Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or @NYPDTips on X (formerly Twitter).
