
BROOKLYN — Police are searching for a man who brazenly burglarized a Greenpoint apartment Thursday afternoon, the NYPD reported.
The man scaled a fire escape and climbed through an apartment window at 540 Driggs Ave. at about 1 p.m., police said. He fled when the apartment's resident discovered him in the kitchen.
The suspect was described as apparently 35 years old, 5'7" and 180 pounds, police stated.
Anyone with information about the incident or the man's identity is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (5477). Members of the public can also submit tips by visiting the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting tips to CRIMES (274637), then entering TIP577.