A hatchet-wielding shoplifter smashed a number of retailer home windows at an Higher East Aspect CVS on Thursday after workers prevented him from stealing gadgets inside the shop, police stated.
The maniac went berserk on the 84th Road and Lexington Avenue pharmacy shortly earlier than 4 p.m. when he picked up a trash can and smashed it earlier than fleeing exterior.
The 38-year-old man then allegedly shattered a number of home windows with a hatchet and struck a 37-year-old worker within the hand with the weapon, the NYPD stated.
Police had been known as to the world earlier than he entered the pharmacy as a result of he was harassing locals, in keeping with cops.
Wild video posted on X, previously often called Twitter, from native web site UpperEastSite exhibits the person wreaking havoc exterior the shop.
“What the f–okay….It is best to bleed to demise, a–gap,” a lady yells within the clip as glass rains to the bottom.
“What the f–okay is unsuitable with you?”
After smashing the home windows, the person fled northbound on Lexington Avenue.
Police arrested him and recovered the hatchet quickly after, police stated.
He was taken to an area hospital for an analysis whereas costs are pending, sources stated.