Brooklyn robbery unfolds inside moving subway train
Brooklyn, NY – A subway ride turned violent when a man was punched repeatedly and robbed by a group of attackers inside a train at a busy Brooklyn station.
The incident occurred Wednesday, April 29, at approximately 5:35 p.m. aboard a northbound “5” train at the Church Avenue station, according to NYPD Crimestoppers.
Police said the 25-year-old victim was approached by three unidentified individuals who then assaulted him, striking him multiple times in the face.
During the attack, the suspects forcibly removed the victim’s backpack before fleeing the scene.
Authorities said the group exited the area and ran southbound on Nostrand Avenue. No arrests have been made, and the suspects remain unidentified.
The victim’s condition has not been disclosed.
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individuals involved in the robbery.
Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips through official channels.
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Key Points
- Man assaulted and robbed on northbound 5 train in Brooklyn
- Three suspects punched victim and stole backpack
- Suspects fled toward Nostrand Avenue and remain at large