An mta bus stands idle with lights flashing in the street in manhattan.
An MTA bus stands idle with lights flashing in the street in Manhattan.

Woman Robbed On MTA Bus

August 11, 2024

BRONX, NY—A 40-year-old woman was robbed while riding the BX12 MTA bus on Saturday, near the intersection of East Fordham Road and Valentine Avenue. The incident occurred at around 11:20 PM when an unidentified male approached the victim and stole her bag, which contained credit cards.

Woman robbed on mta bus
Photo: woman robbed on mta bus

The suspect, described as having a light complexion and last seen wearing tan clothing, fled the bus on foot heading south on Valentine Avenue.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Woman robbed on mta bus
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Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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