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Officers arrived at the Lukoil gas station on Delaware Avenue and Spring Garden Street just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, where a large group were riding motorcycles and four-wheelers, the department said.
One rider crashed his dirt bike into a gas pump and ran away, authorities continued.
Police said the abandoned bike was reported stolen in New Jersey, but that when they tried to recover it, the other bikers grew hostile.
The crowd began throwing "bricks, bottles, and other objects" at the officers, according to the department. None of the objects thrown are identifiable in the released clip.
One police car was kicked and had its windshield smashed with a brick, officials claimed.
Police are now asking for the public's aid in identifying one of the bikers, seen on video lobbing an object at an unoccupied squad car.
The suspect is described as a "light-complected male," last seen wearing a black balaclava mask, a red hoodie, and black sweatpants, investigators said.
He was riding a red and white dirt bike, they added.
Philly residents who spot the biker are asked not to approach and to call 911.
To leave a tip, call 215-686-3093.
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