Exclusive video shows Joseph King escaping from custody in Brooklyn
NEW YORK - New York City police said a prisoner escaped their custody Monday afternoon, and they want your help finding him.
Exclusive video shows the moment when the man escaped police custody.
According to the NYPD, Joseph King, 21, was being taken to Brooklyn Central Booking at around 5:45 p.m. after being arrested on assault and grand larceny charges.
Police said he was able to slip a hand out of his handcuffs, and took off running.
King was last seen running into the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street subway station.
Police say King is 5'7", approximately 145 pounds, and has a distinct tattoo with "E4M" written in large letters on his neck. He was wearing a black jacket, gray pants, a floral print, multi-colored shirt and black sneakers.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.