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Driver flees after bicyclist points handgun at them in Ithaca: Police asking for leads amid investigation

Police say on Friday around 8 a.m. officers were dispatched to a complaint regarding a subject pointing a gun at a motorist.

The motorist was traveling north on South Albany Street approaching Clinton Street, when the suspect was observed riding a bicycle southbound toward the motorist.


The suspect was described as a black male, in his 20s, wearing a grey sweatshirt with the hood up.

Police say the suspect appeared to be holding a black handgun, pointed at the motorist. The suspect continued southbound and the motorist drove away to a safe location.

Officers checked the area but were unable to locate a suspect.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information that may help investigators is asked to contact IPD.