Man steals taxi in Gramercy, crashes into cyclist before fleeing
Manhunt underway after suspect escapes NYPD custody in Gramercy
Police are searching for a 34-year-old man who slipped out of custody near NYU Langone Medical Center around 7 p.m. Thursday. He was last seen near the FDR Drive at East 30th Street, and officers have expanded the search across the city.
NEW YORK - Police are searching for a man they say stole a yellow cab in Gramercy on Thursday night and fled after striking a cyclist.
What we know:
Investigators say the suspect jumped into the cab, which had been left running near 33rd Street and Second Avenue, around 9:15 p.m. He then drove the taxi for about a block before crashing into a man riding a bicycle.
The cyclist suffered minor injuries, according to authorities.
The suspect ditched the vehicle a short distance away at 35th Street and Park Avenue before taking off on foot.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage and asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD.
The Source: This report is based on information from police.