Violent subway robbery caught on camera in East Village

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are searching for a suspect caught on camera in a violent attack at a Manhattan subway station.

You can see the man punch a 23-year-old woman in the back of the head as she is leaving the station at 14th Street and 1st Avenue.
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It happened Sunday just before 6 p.m.



The suspect stole the woman's backpack, which had a laptop and wallet inside, and took off.

The victim was not seriously hurt and refused medical attention.



Police are asking for the public's help locating the suspect.
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Call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit tips by visiting the CrimeStoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or by messaging on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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