Video shows moment MLB mascot Dinger attacked by fan in middle of game - police offer reward as they search for culprit

DENVER police are on the lookout for a fan who attacked and tackled the Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger on Monday night.

The attack occurred during the Rockies' home game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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One Twitter user posted a now-viral video of the incident.

The suspect tackled the Rockies dinosaur mascot, who was dancing on top of the home team's dugout, and was caught off guard by the individual.

Then, the mascot was on top of the suspect, who was grabbed by a Rockies employee and escorted the individual away from the scene.

Dinger would go back to his dance routine and high-five a fan as the mascot jogged to the other side of the dugout.

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According to a Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Bulletin, the person who was the mascot was injured.

The assailant, meanwhile, was not detained and the suspect is wanted for Simple Assault.

A photograph was released of the assailant, who was seen drinking a 24-ounce can of Modelo before the attack.

Police are offering $2,000 for any information regarding the suspect.

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As for the Monday game result, the Rockies managed to win 7-4 over the Cardinals.

They would lose the next two games of the MLB series on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Colorado (5-8) will face the home-team Seattle Mariners (5-8) this weekend.

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