“Citi Bike Karen” placed on leave after screaming for help while trying to steal in viral clip

Angel Saunders

May 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM·3 min read

As previously reported by REVOLT, over the weekend, a white woman, now deemed “Citi Bike Karen,” went viral for trying to steal a young Black man’s bicycle. The New York-owned mode of transportation was already tied to the other rider’s account when she attempted to forcibly take it and used “white woman tears” that never appeared when her plan didn’t work.

“Citi Bike Karen” has purportedly been identified as a medical physician’s assistant named Sarah Jane Comrie. The mystery was easy to solve as the woman was wearing scrubs with “NYC Health + Hospitals” boldly etched onto the front. A Bellevue Hospital lanyard also rested comfortably around her neck, holding a photo ID that allowed social media users to gather her personal information. “She went to school way too damn long to be this stupid,” an individual said with a screenshot of the details.

An update on Citi Bike Karen.
At least she isn’t in a position to manipulate or abuse black and brown patients today. I sure hope they keep it that way. https://t.co/PmFJGcijBb
— Not Your Negro (@NotYourNegro68) May 16, 2023

Today (May 16), NYC Health + Hospitals confirmed to The New York Post that they have begun to take disciplinary action. “We are aware of the video involving a health care provider off-duty and away from the hospital campus. The incident in the video is disturbing. The provider is currently out on leave and will remain on leave pending a review,” a spokesperson said of “Citi Bike Karen.” They continued, “As a health system, we are committed to providing an environment for our patients and staff that is free from discrimination of any kind.”

“Help! Help me! Please, help me,” the woman screamed in the clip as she tried to take the young Black boy’s bike. Many on social media accused the white woman of weaponizing her tears, a trend that has often caused deadly repercussions for people of color. One person said the medical professional “went [through] all the ‘Karen’ tactics” to put the young man in danger. Another who said “Citi Bike Karen” “deleted all her social media accounts” added, “Don’t hide now, b**ch. Be as loud and proud as you were when you weaponized your white lady tears and screamed, ‘Help’ to try and get those young Black men killed.”

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She went to school way too damn long to be this stupid. https://t.co/IBF216crZY
— bambino (@_bambinoburrito) May 14, 2023

Citibike Karen has deleted all her social media accounts.
Don't hide now, bitch. Be as loud and proud as you were when you weaponized your white lady tears and screamed "help" to try and get those young Black men killed.
— first of all, bitch, … (@thejournalista) May 15, 2023

A suspected white supremacist woman tried to steal a Citi Bike from a Black kid after he paid for it, and when him and his friends wouldn't allow her to steal it, she went thru all the Karen tactics to try to get the Black youths hemmed up:
*Screaming for help
*Fake crying
*Mayo… pic.twitter.com/dlAxSCQArh
— Tariq Nasheed 🇺🇸 (@tariqnasheed) May 14, 2023

Sarah Jane Comrie attempted to steal the black teenager's Citi bike even though he already had it reserved. She is now under review by her employer #Karen #NewYorkCity #NYC https://t.co/zO0gZcmS1J
— MChheda (@MC_IBTimesSG) May 15, 2023

I keep thinking about Citibike Karen. How does she treat her Black patients?
— roxane gay (@rgay) May 15, 2023

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