Search for man who threw fireworks at NYPD officers in Flatbush

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Search for man who threw fireworks at police
The NYPD released surveillance video of the incident.

FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The NYPD is trying to find a man who threw fireworks towards police in Brooklyn.

Police released surveillance video of the incident.

It happened on Sunday, June 14 at around 11:20 p.m. on Ocean Avenue in Flatbush.

Officials say the man threw the fireworks towards officers and at a police vehicle.

No one was injured.

The individual is described as a dark skinned male, with a thin build, and last seen wearing a multi-color sweat suit, white t-shirt, white sneakers and a hat.

Anyone with information in regard to the whereabouts of this individual is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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