The incident happened in Jamaica just after noon. Eyewitnesses spotted the bovine running through the streets.
NYC: Video of a cow running around in Queens earlier today on 164 St and Jamaica Ave. pic.twitter.com/c5ONO8u4RR
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Police responded to the scene and cornered the cow in a parking garage.

Officers were able to harness the heifer without incident, and no injuries were reported.

It is believed the cow escaped from the Jamaica-Archer Live Poultry and Meat Market.