Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD
A 23-year-old suspect wanted for petty larceny in Harlem fled to Central Park and jumped into the Harlem Meer lake to avoid arrest. NYPD officers, aided by a helicopter, pursued him, and divers retrieved the individual from the water. He was subsequently arrested and taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in stable condition.
- ▪The suspect was initially sought for petty larceny charges in Harlem.
- ▪He escaped police by diving into the 11-acre Harlem Meer lake in Central Park.
- ▪NYPD divers recovered him from the lake after a helicopter hovered overhead.
- ▪He was arrested and transported to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where he was reported stable.
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New York City Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD The 23-year-old was initially wanted on petty larceny charges in Harlem before fleeing into the park By Louis Casiano Fox News Published June 8, 2026 7:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video NYC larceny suspect jumps in lake in failed attempt to evade cops: police The 23-year-old suspect jumped into the Harlem Meer in Central Park while fleeing, police say. (WNYW) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A rogue swimmer who tried to evade police in New York City by taking a dip in a Central Park lake was arrested Monday, authorities said.
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