Crime & Safety
Knifeman Wearing Camouflage Terrorizes UES, Police Say
Police have increased patrols after receiving "multiple" reports of a man threatening people with a knife.
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY – A man wearing camouflage and threatening people with a knife has been terrorizing the Upper East Side, police said Monday.
The NYPD said it's increased patrols in the neighborhood after "multiple" reports of threats.
One incident was reported at East 87th Street and Third Avenue in which the man pulled a knife on a couple pushing a stroller, according to social media. In another, he hit somebody and in a third he pushed his victim, police said. All incidents happened between Park and Third avenues and from East 82nd to 87th streets, police said.
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The man is described as wearing a camouflage jacket and jeans.
#WANTED for MENACING WITH A KNIFE & ASSAULT. On 12/16, 10:43am-11:10am suspect menaced multiple people w/ a knife, hit on person using his hand & pushed another individual. All incidents occurred from Park—3rd Ave., E 82—E 87 St. #UES Any info 1-800-577-TIPS or DM @NYPDTips pic.twitter.com/FZMJzfSY8p
— NYPD 19th Precinct (@NYPD19Pct) December 17, 2019
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