NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify two individuals involved in a robbery at the East 149th Street subway station on September 9.
The incident occurred around 19:20 hours at the northbound 6 train platform. The victim, a 29-year-old male, was approached by two unknown males. Using a knife, they forcibly took the victim’s cell phone and $50 before fleeing the station. The victim remained uninjured.
The first suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9” tall, with a dark complexion and slim build. He was last seen in a red hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and red and black sneakers.
The second suspect is also a male, roughly the same height and build as the first individual, also with a dark complexion. He was last seen in a gray hooded sweatshirt, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers.
Those with information regarding the robbery are urged to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or in Spanish at 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls will be kept confidential.