Introduction to the Incident
The NYPD is looking for a man who hit a Brooklyn bus driver with a wrench.
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Details of the Assault
The NYPD is looking for a suspect who assaulted a Brooklyn bus driver with a wrench. According to police, at 8:04 a.m. on May 13, a 71-year-old male MTA employee was operating a B61 bus near the vicinity of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street when an unknown man boarded the bus. The suspect got into an argument with the driver, pulled out a wrench and hit the driver in the forehead with the wrench.
Aftermath of the Assault
The suspect then fled the scene on a scooter headed eastbound on Lorraine Street. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken by paramedics to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in stable condition.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described by police as a man in his early 40s with a dark complexion, standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and tan pants.
Call to Action
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
Conclusion
The NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice. The safety of bus drivers and the community is a top priority, and the police are working diligently to solve this case.
FAQs
What happened to the bus driver?
The bus driver was hit in the forehead with a wrench and suffered minor injuries.
What is the description of the suspect?
The suspect is a man in his early 40s with a dark complexion, standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall, last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and tan pants.
How can I report information about the incident?
You can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.
