Luxury sneakers stolen during violent E train robbery in Queens
QUEENS, NY — Police are searching for two suspects accused of attacking a teenager aboard a Queens subway train before stealing a pair of expensive sneakers at knifepoint, authorities said.
The robbery happened Sunday, May 3, at about 2:07 p.m. aboard a northbound E train approaching the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station.
According to the NYPD, a 17-year-old boy was approached by two unidentified individuals who became involved in a verbal dispute with him.
Investigators said the confrontation quickly turned violent as the suspects punched the teen.
During the attack, one of the suspects allegedly displayed a large knife before the pair stole the victim’s sneakers.
Police said the stolen sneakers were valued at approximately $1,200.
The suspects fled following the robbery.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1363677619001695No additional information about injuries was immediately released.
The NYPD is asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or send tips through @NYPDTips.
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Key Points
• Teen robbed aboard northbound E train in Queens
• Suspects allegedly punched victim and displayed large knife
• Stolen sneakers valued at approximately $1,200