NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Police are searching for a man who on Thursday is accused of speeding a motorbike through the Bronx, accompanied by a slew of ATV and other motorbike rides, and throwing a brick into an occupied NYPD car.
A video released by police shows dozens of motorbikes and ATV’s racing through a street in the 52nd Precinct, which encompasses six neighborhoods in the northwest Bronx.
In the video, police can be seen in pursuit of the fleet, and individual surveillance of the suspect is included at the end.
At about 6:17 p.m., in front of 3555 Bainbridge Ave. in the Norwood section, two uniformed cops were driving in a marked NYPD car when an unidentified man “recklessly operating” a blue two-wheeled motorbike approached the rear of the patrol car.
Police said that the man threw a brick and the back of the car, causing damage. There were no injuries in relation to this incident.
Thursday's incident is being investigated as an attempted assault on a police officer, according to the NYPD.
The motorist fled southbound on Bainbridge Avenue toward East Gun Hill Road, officials said.
The suspect is described by police as about 18-25, and was last seen wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.