Police are hunting for a man caught on camera hurling a rock through the glass of a Park Slope building and slipping inside in the middle of the night. The break-in happened in front of 422 7th Avenue at about 3:33 a.m. on Thursday, when the suspect smashed the left-side glass of a front door, reached in to unlock it and walked into the building, according to authorities. He has been labeled wanted for burglary, and investigators are asking anyone who recognizes him to come forward.
Video Shows Suspect Smash Glass and Slip Inside
The short reel shared by police captures the whole sequence: the man walks up to the entrance, the left pane of glass suddenly shatters, and a hand reaches through to pop the lock before he disappears inside. The alert lists the time as approximately 3:33 a.m. and classifies the incident as a burglary, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. The clip does not name any victims and does not show whether anything was taken.
Police Ask for Tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be sent via DM to @NYPDTips or submitted online at the official Crime Stoppers portal, according to reporting by Brooklyn Eagle. Police say all calls and messages are kept confidential.
What Neighbors Should Check
Residents and business owners along 7th Avenue are being asked to pull any exterior security footage or door-entry camera clips from around the time of the break-in and look for anyone who matches the man in the video. Building managers are encouraged to save relevant recordings and share them with detectives, since even small details in the background or a clear shot of clothing or posture could help investigators identify the suspect as the case moves forward.
