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NYPD Arrests Man After Central Park Lake Swim

Summary

  • Suspect sought for petty larceny charges in Harlem.
  • Man fled into Central Park and dove into Harlem Meer.
  • NYPD helicopter tracked suspect's swim across the lake.
NYPD Arrests Man After Central Park Lake Swim

On Monday, a 23-year-old man found himself facing arrest in Central Park after initially being sought for petty larceny charges in Harlem. Determined to evade law enforcement, the suspect fled into the park and made a drastic decision to dive into the Harlem Meer, an 11-acre lake.

An NYPD helicopter maintained surveillance from above, capturing footage of the man as he attempted to swim to the opposite shore. Responding officers promptly entered the water to retrieve the fleeing individual. The suspect was subsequently arrested and transported to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital in stable condition following the aquatic pursuit.

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