Sleeping subway rider robbed of cell phone on n train near 59th street, nypd says

Sleeping Subway Rider Robbed of Cell Phone on N Train Near 59th Street, NYPD Says

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June 21, 2026

Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing a man’s cell phone as he slept aboard a northbound N train before fleeing through a Manhattan subway station.

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a subway robbery that occurred aboard an N train earlier this month.

According to investigators, the incident happened at approximately 1:10 a.m. on June 7 as a northbound N train approached the 59th Street subway station.

Photo: sleeping subway rider robbed of cell phone on n train near 59th street, nypd says

Police said a 39-year-old man was asleep on the train when two unidentified suspects approached him and allegedly removed his cell phone.

Victim Tried to Recover Stolen Phone

Authorities said the victim awoke and attempted to get his phone back after realizing it had been taken.

A struggle then broke out between the victim and the suspects.

Despite the confrontation, investigators said the two individuals managed to keep possession of the phone and escape.

Suspects Fled Through Station

After the struggle, the suspects exited the train and fled the station on foot.

Police said they escaped with the victim’s cell phone and remain at large.

No injuries were reported in connection with the robbery.

The NYPD released details of the case through its Crime Stoppers program as detectives continue working to identify the suspects.

Public Asked to Submit Tips

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

Spanish-speaking callers can contact 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Tips may also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or on X through @NYPDTips.

All tips can be provided anonymously.


Key Points

• A 39-year-old man was allegedly robbed while sleeping on a northbound N train approaching the 59th Street station.

• Police said two suspects stole the victim’s cell phone and fled after a struggle.

• The NYPD is seeking information from the public as detectives work to identify the suspects.


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