Caught On Video: Dirt Bike Rider Attacked In The Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The NYPD wants your help catching one of two men involved in the attempted theft of a dirt bike in the Bronx earlier this month.
The whole thing was caught on video.
The attempted robbery took place on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Valentine Avenue and East 184th Street.
A 24-year-old man was riding his dirt bike and stopped at a red light. That's when a man jumped from the corner and grabbed the driver around the neck, knocking off the driver's helmet. Another man then punched the driver in the face, forcing him off the bike before grabbing the motorcycle helmet and hitting him with it.
One of the suspects was arrested as he tried to drive off with the bike, police said.
Another suspect got away. He's described as dark-skinned, mid-20s, about 5'9" and 180 lbs, with long dark hair.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging on to the Crime Stoppers website or texting a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
All calls are confidential.