NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect involved in a grand larceny on the southbound L train. The incident occurred near the Halsey Train Station on Tuesday at about 1:50 PM.
The suspect is accused of snatching an iPhone 13 from a 15-year-old girl’s hand as the train doors opened. He then fled the scene on foot, heading south on Halsey Street. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion, around six feet tall, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, blue ripped jeans, a black belt, blue sneakers, and a blue du-rag. Anyone with information about this individual or the incident is encouraged to contact the authorities.