New York, NY – A 28-year-old woman fell victim to a phone snatching incident while aboard a southbound F train, approaching the 67th Avenue subway station. The theft occurred on Wednesday, January 31, at around 8:00 PM, when an unidentified male forcibly took the victim’s phone and fled the scene.
Thankfully, the victim did not sustain any injuries during the incident. The NYPD investigated the case and today, announced an arrest.
On Thursday, February 8, at 2:00 PM, a 15-year-old male was arrested in connection to the crime within the jurisdiction of the 107th Precinct. The suspect faces charges of attempted grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.