Police in the Bronx are seeking the public's assistance in finding a man who assaulted an MTA bus driver with an umbrella last month.
are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a man who assaulted an MTA bus driver with an umbrella last month.
The NYPD says on Feb. 2, an MTA bus driver on-duty at Clay and Webster avenues in the Bronx was approached by a young man, described as aged 18-25, heavyset, and with a dark complexion, wearing a brown jacket and black hoodie. Law enforcement sources said the two got into an argument, after which the unknown man struck the bus driver with an umbrella before fleeing northbound on Webster Avenue.Transit workers are seeking more assurances of their safety from assaults by riders, and earlier this monthDespite protests from their union, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTAthat all subway conductor cabs will be equipped with surveillance cameras going forward, as will the section of subway platforms near where the cabs stop.
Meanwhile, anyone with information regarding the suspect in the Feb. 2 umbrella assault can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS . You can also submit tips online at
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