Jamaica Avenue robbery leaves victim injured as suspects escape into Queens subway
Queens, NY – A 25-year-old man was attacked and robbed Wednesday evening on a busy stretch of Jamaica Avenue, where two suspects approached him from behind, issued threats, and carried out a violent assault before fleeing into a nearby subway station. The incident unfolded around 7:00 p.m. in front of 104-31 Jamaica Avenue within the confines of the 102 Precinct.
According to information released by NYPD Crimestoppers, the victim was struck multiple times in the abdomen before the suspects took his jacket. The two individuals then fled westbound along Jamaica Avenue and entered the 104 Street subway station, evading immediate capture.
The suspects remain unidentified as of Friday, and no arrests have been announced.
Suspects flee through subway system after attack
The NYPD detailed the sequence of events in a public alert, stating, “On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 7:00 P.M., in front of 104-31 Jamaica Avenue, in the confines of the 102 Precinct, a 25-year-old male victim was approached from behind by two unidentified individuals.” The statement continued, “The individuals made verbal threats and proceeded to punch him multiple times in the abdomen before removing his jacket.”
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Police said the suspects “fled the incident location on foot, traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue and into the 104 Street subway station.”
Key Points
- Two suspects assaulted and robbed a 25-year-old man on Jamaica Avenue in Queens
- Attack involved verbal threats and repeated punches before property was taken
- Suspects fled into the 104 Street subway station and remain unidentified
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individuals involved. “Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782),” the agency said. “The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on X @NYPDTips.”
Ongoing investigation in 102 Precinct
The investigation remains active as officers canvass the area and review potential surveillance footage from nearby businesses and transit infrastructure. Officials have not released descriptions of the suspects or indicated whether similar incidents have been reported in the vicinity.
The NYPD continues to urge anyone with information to come forward as detectives work to identify those responsible for the нападение.
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