Police in East Harlem were on the hunt Sunday morning for a man who escaped custody for still in handcuffs.

As CBS2’s Ilana Gold reported, Austin Stephenson, 25, had been arrested at 2:43 a.m. on suspicion of criminal trespass at 160 E. 103rd St., police said.

Police took Stephenson to the 23rd Precinct station on 102nd Street, but as he was being led toward the stationhouse, he shoved his escorting officer and bolted. The officer lost his balance, police said.

Stephenson is not considered dangerous, but neighbors still had a lot of concerns.

Stephenson, is described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall and about 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

Stephenson was also arrested last year on a burglary charge, police said.

Anyone with information was asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS, log onto the Crime Stoppers website, or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577.

(AP)