Mta worker threatened with gun inside far rockaway station
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MTA Worker Threatened with Gun Inside Far Rockaway Station

FAR ROCKAWAY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual involved in a menacing incident that occurred at the Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue train station.

The incident took place on Monday, August 14, at approximately 10:48 p.m.

The victim, a 22-year-old on-duty MTA employee, was standing on the platform when an unknown male displayed a firearm in his direction before fleeing onto a northbound A train. No injuries were reported.

The individual is described as a male approximately 5’8″ tall and 160 pounds with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, gray shorts, and black slippers.

Members of the public with information are asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips online at the CrimeStoppers website.

Mta worker threatened with gun inside far rockaway station
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Adam Devine

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.