NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is searching for suspects wanted for an assault against a street vendor at last month’s San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy.
According to police, at around 10:50 pm, the suspect confronted the vendor simply because he was selling lemonade.
“The suspect threw a glass bottle at a vendor’s face while chastising him for selling lemonade,” the NYPD said in a statement.
Today, police released video footage of the encounter and is asking the public for assistance in identifying him.
🚨WANTED-ASSAULT: On 9/16/22 at approx. 10:50PM, at the San Gennaro Festival @NYPD5PCT Manhattan. The suspect threw a glass bottle at a vendor's face while chastising him for selling lemonade. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS or Reward UP to $3,500 pic.twitter.com/Oub52vcDgg
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.
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