Police search for man accused of assaulting MTA bus driver in the Bronx

MORRIS HEIGHTS, the Bronx (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a MTA bus driver in the Bronx in June, according to officials.

The suspect walked up to the 65-year-old driver of the Bx36 bus near Anthony Avenue and East Tremont Avenue on June 7 around 3 p.m. Police said the suspect threw a water balloon at the driver before getting off the bus and running away.

The bus driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, according to police.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org , downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

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