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Police Seek Man Who Allegedly Sprayed Subway Conductor With Chemicals
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John Del Signore
Published Nov 27, 2012
Modified Nov 27, 2012
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An extreme close-up of the man accused of spraying a subway conductor in the face with chemicals, for your "Night Terror" files.
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John Del Signore
Published Nov 27, 2012
Modified Nov 27, 2012
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On the afternoon of October 21st, police say one Enrique Tirado, 38, approached an unidentified female MTA conductor at the Sterling Street 4/5 subway station in Brooklyn and "sprayed her with an unknown chemical agent." Investigators have released a photo of the suspect in the hopes that YOU, the concerned citizen who opposes people spraying anything in strangers' faces (without their consent), will help track Coolio Tirado down.
Police describe Tirado as a Hispanic male, 5'8", 170 lbs. The suspect's motive at this time remains unknown, and it's also unclear exactly what Tirado allegedly sprayed the conductor with. But the "good" news is that the conductor was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
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John Del Signore
Originally from the Albany area, John Del Signore has called NYC home since 1995. In addition to his thousands of meticulously-crafted bespoke blog posts for Gothamist, his writing has also been published in The Awl, Deadspin, The Nervous Breakdown, and performed at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn.
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