Crime & Safety
Suspect Sought After Escaping Police Custody In Manhattan
The man was last seen near FDR Drive and East 30th Street.
NEW YORK CITY — The NYPD is searching for a 34-year-old man who escaped police custody in Manhattan on Thursday.
The suspect managed to escape outside of NYU Langone Health Hospital around 7 p.m., police said.
It's unclear at this time if the suspect was being taken to hospital.
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The man was taken into custody for Petit larceny before his escape.
A description of the suspect has not been released.
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An investigation remains ongoing.
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