Bronx, NY – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred last week at the East 161st Street subway station.
According to the NYPD, the incident took place around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. A 15-year-old boy was standing on the platform when an unidentified individual approached him from behind, pushed him, and forcibly removed a gold chain from his neck.
The suspect fled the station on foot immediately after the robbery and has not been located. The victim was not injured.
Detectives from the NYPD Transit Bureau are investigating the incident and are reviewing surveillance video from the station and nearby areas to identify the suspect. Authorities have not released a physical description at this time.
The robbery is the latest in a series of recent incidents targeting jewelry and personal belongings in the city’s subway system, prompting police to remind riders to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or through X (formerly Twitter) at @NYPDTips.
Key Points: NYPD searching for suspect in Bronx subway robbery – Bronx
- The robbery occurred around 2:40 p.m. January 14 at the East 161st Street subway station.
- The suspect pushed a 15-year-old victim and stole a gold chain before fleeing on foot.
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.