Police released surveillance images Friday day of a Citi Bike rider who attacked a 17-year aged cyclist successful Central Park aft the 2 collided with each other.
According to constabulary sources, the collision, which occurred connected the park’s Center Drive adjacent Wollman Rink astir 3 p.m. Wednesday, sparked a heated statement betwixt the pair. The suspect, who was zipping on connected an electric-powered Citi Bike, shoved the teen disconnected his bike, past sprayed him successful the look with an chartless chemic substance portion the unfortunate was splayed retired connected the ground, cops said. The younker was aboriginal treated astatine the country for his injuries.
As the teen was racked with discomfort and pain, his assailant fled the scene, heading north connected the park’s East Drive. Cops are seeking the public’s assistance successful identifying and tracking him down.
The fishy is described arsenic thin, with a airy complexion and facial hair, and was past spotted wearing a achromatic T-shirt and achromatic pants, with a achromatic backpack.
Police inquire anyone with accusation to interaction Crime Stoppers astatine (800) 577-TIPS. All calls volition beryllium kept confidential.