CrimeStoppers looking for tips after cyclist attacks man in wheelchair
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — A man in a wheelchair was attacked by a person on a bicycle on Monroe Avenue Thursday morning.
Rochester CrimeStoppers posted a video of what happened.
**Man in wheelchair attacked by unknown bicyclist in front of Bright Bubble Laundromat on Monroe Ave. Victim sustained head injuries. ** If you recognize the person on the bike who was carrying a U-shaped bike lock, call 911 or Crime Stoppers Tip Line 423-9300. REWARD!!** pic.twitter.com/ZREMV56S0r
— ROCCRIMESTOPPERS and ROC K9s (@CrimeStoppersK9) October 14, 2021
It appears a security camera captured the suspect riding up to the man carrying a u-shaped bike lock, hitting him with the lock, and riding away.
The video shows it happened around 9:30 a.m. Thursday outside Bright Bubble Laundromat.
CrimeStoppers said the victim has head injuries.
If you recognize the suspect, call 911 or the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 585-423-9300.
