NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two suspects armed with a knife attacked and robbed a 23-year-old man on a Manhattan subway platform Friday afternoon, stealing a wallet containing approximately $200, according to the NYPD.
The robbery occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the West 137th Street subway station. Police said the victim was standing on the southbound platform for the No. 1 train when two unidentified individuals approached him.
The suspects displayed a knife before punching and kicking the victim about his body, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. One of the suspects then forcibly took the man’s wallet before both fled the station on foot.
- Two suspects allegedly displayed a knife before attacking the 23-year-old victim.
- Police said the stolen wallet contained approximately $200.
- The victim suffered minor injuries but declined medical attention at the scene.
Man Attacked on Southbound No. 1 Train Platform
The victim was waiting on the southbound platform when the two suspects approached, according to the NYPD Crime Stoppers alert.
“The individuals displayed a knife and proceeded to punch and kick the victim about the body,” NYPD Crime Stoppers said.
During the attack, one of the suspects allegedly removed the victim’s wallet by force. Police said approximately $200 was inside.
The two suspects then ran from the subway station and fled to an unknown location.
The victim sustained what police described as minor injuries. He refused medical attention following the attack.
NYPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Robbery Suspects
NYPD Crime Stoppers issued a public alert Saturday seeking information about the two unidentified individuals wanted in connection with the robbery.
Police have not announced an arrest, and the Crime Stoppers notice did not provide additional information about the suspects.
Anyone with information can contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Information can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or through the @NYPDTips account on X. Police said all calls are kept strictly confidential.
When did the West 137th Street subway robbery happen?
The robbery occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, on the southbound No. 1 train platform, according to police.
What did the suspects steal from the victim?
Police said one suspect forcibly took the victim’s wallet, which contained approximately $200.
Was the victim seriously injured?
The 23-year-old man suffered minor injuries and declined medical attention, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Sources: NYPD Crime Stoppers public alert.
