Suspect steals wallet, punches man inside Manhattan subway station

Monday, March 28, 2022
MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- Police are looking for the mugger who attacked a subway passenger at a train station in Manhattan.

The NYPD released images of the suspect who robbed a 37-year-old man at the 42nd Street Bryant Park Station on Wednesday, March 23, around 11:30 a.m.
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Police say the suspect snatched the victim's wallet after demanding money.

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The suspect then punched the victim in the face several times after the victim tried to get his wallet back.

The 37-year-old suffered pain and cut to his nose. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
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Police say the suspect used the victim's credit card to make several purchases, including a $556 purchase in clothing and shoes at a Journeys at 42B West 14 St. and a $159 purchase in clothing and shoes at a Footlocker at 112 West 34 St.



So far, no arrests have been made.


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