The 29-year-old says he got on the N train at the 57th Street Station and nodded off.
When he awoke as he approached the last stop, the Ditmars Boulevard station, he noticed his black leather case was missing.
Police say the case held the curvy, Swiss-made horn and a Bach Stradivarius trumpet. The flugelhorn retails for more than $5,000, the trumpet for about $2,000.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at www.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.com or by texting tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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