NEW YORK, NY — A 55-year-old on-duty MTA conductor was punched in the face while looking out of the train window at Grand Central Station during Thursday evening’s rush hour, police said.
The assault occurred around 7:45 p.m. on the northbound platform of the 42 Street–Grand Central station, where the victim was inside a stationary “5” train when he was approached and struck by an unidentified man. The assailant immediately fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction, according to the NYPD.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the injured MTA worker to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He was reported to be in stable condition, authorities said.
Police are actively searching for the suspect, described as a male with a medium complexion, approximately 35 to 39 years old, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall with a medium build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray hoodie, and blue jeans.
The motive for the attack remains unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
Public assistance requested in identifying suspect
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and police are requesting the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Surveillance footage from the station is being reviewed.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline. All calls are confidential.
The MTA has not issued a formal statement regarding the incident, and no service disruptions were reported as a result of the assault.
The attack took place at one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, used by thousands of commuters daily. Authorities did not report any additional injuries.
Police said the suspect fled before officers arrived. “The unidentified male fled the location on foot in an unknown direction,” according to the report filed Thursday night.
