NEW YORK CITY – A 17-year-old male has been arrested today and charged in connection with a grand larceny incident at the Cortelyou Road subway station in Brooklyn. The incident occurred on Monday, March 27, 2023, at approximately 3:10 pm when a 12-year-old female exited a northbound Q train.
The unidentified individual removed a wallet and money from the victim’s bag before fleeing on foot to parts unknown. Following an ongoing investigation, the teenager was arrested and now faces charges of grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/. All calls are strictly confidential.