Police are searching for two suspects accused of attacking a 41-year-old man and stealing his backpack at the Newkirk Avenue subway station in Brooklyn.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a robbery at the Newkirk Avenue subway station. Investigators said the incident occurred at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, on the southbound Q train platform.
According to police, a 41-year-old man was standing on the platform when he was approached by two unidentified individuals. The pair allegedly punched the victim multiple times before taking his backpack and fleeing on foot.
Attack reported on subway platform
The robbery took place within the confines of the NYPD’s 70th Precinct and Transit District 34. Authorities said the suspects ran to parts unknown after the attack.
The victim’s condition was not immediately released. Police have not provided descriptions of the suspects or announced any arrests in the case.
Crime Stoppers seeking tips
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward. The case remains under investigation as detectives work to identify and locate the individuals involved.
In a public appeal, NYPD Crimestoppers said the suspects “punched the victim multiple times and removed the victim’s backpack before fleeing on foot to parts unknown.”
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on X.
Key Points
• Two suspects are wanted in connection with a robbery at the Newkirk Avenue subway station in Brooklyn.
• Police said a 41-year-old man was punched multiple times and had his backpack stolen.
• Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers.