NEW YORK CITY, NY – An 18-year-old female was the victim of a snatch and grab robbery aboard a NYC subway train on Wednesday.
At approximately 3:45 pm, an unknown individual snatched a pair of $500 headphones from an 18-year-old female while onboard a northbound ‘M’ train at the 34 Avenue and Steinway Street station in Astoria, Queens.
The suspect fled the scene, and the victim did not sustain any injuries during the incident.
NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline has released a description of the suspect, who is believed to be a male in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5’9″ tall, with a medium build, and last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
