Suspected Barneys Shoplifter Wanted in Cop Assault

Police are looking for a suspected shoplifter who fought officers when they tried to take him into custody at Barneys, sending one to the hospital, over the weekend.

Authorities say the suspect and an alleged accomplice stole clothing from the department store's flagship location on Madison Avenue Saturday around 5:30 p.m.

Barneys employees alerted police to the theft, according to DNAInfo, and officers attempted to take the suspects into custody.

One suspect was handcuffed; the other resisted, injuring an officer before running off. The hurt officer was taken to a hospital with a back injury. He was treated and released.

Authorities released surveillance video (above) of the suspect.

Anyone with information about him is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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