An irate man allegedly stole a tow truck and damaged multiple cars in Sunset Park Friday morning when he saw his vehicle being towed, authorities said.
The man sideswipped several vehicles as he took off with the tow truck, which also had his truck hitched to it, police said.
The chaotic incident happened around 10:40 a.m. on 53rd Street between 1st and 2nd avenues, as the tow truck driver tried to seize the man’s vehicle, police said.
The man flew into a rage and allegedly pushed the tow truck driver, hopped in the truck, and took it for a short “joy ride” to 55th Street and 3rd avenue, leaving a trail of damaged cars in his wake, police said.
He then abandoned the truck on 55th Street and 3rd avenue, and fled on foot, police said.
Video footage shared by News12 shows the man getting in a fighting pose as the tow truck driver defensively retreats.
It then cuts to the truck being driven down the street as the man’s front car door swings open, sideswipping several cars, and finally stopping in front of a city bus.
Giro, a man who’s car was heavily damaged in the melee, said he cannot afford the repairs, and hopes the police catch him, News12 reported.
“I need to call insurance or police, I need this car I need it to take my driver to school,” Giro said.
Cops are currently looking for the male.