Woman Attacked and Robbed on NYC Subway Train

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public help to identify an individual involved in a robbery on a northbound “B” train near the 145 Street subway station.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 20, at around 9:45 p.m. An unidentified individual attacked a 24-year-old female victim, pulling her hair, punching her in the face, and knocking her to the ground. The assailant then took the victim’s cellphone and left the station.

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The victim sustained facial bruising and hand lacerations. She was taken by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and is in stable condition.

The NYPD has released a photo of the individual in question and is asking anyone with information to come forward as part of the ongoing investigation in the 30 Precinct, Transit District 3.