Shoplifter Plays Hide and Seek with NYPD

Video grab from video posted by NYC Scoop / Twitter / X

NEW YORK, NY – A video captured a shoplifter in Manhattan trying to hide from arresting New York City police officers.

The incident happened at the intersection of East 116th Street and Pleasant Avenue. The New York Police Department apprehended a shoplifter who had stolen items from Target.

The incident followed a hide-and-seek game between the shoplifter and the NYPD officers from the 25th Precinct.

The officers ultimately arrested the shoplifter for the alleged shoplifting incident.

You can watch the entire video here.

Adam Devine
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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