Police are searching for a man who attempted to steal tools from inside a residential building in Kingsbridge.

The incident happened near Corlear Avenue and West 238 St. on April 10 just after 7 p.m.

Investigators say the man entered a residential building and removed multiple tools from the basement.

While he was leaving, a resident confronted him. The man abandoned the tools on the sidewalk before fleeing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).