New video shows suspect wanted in New York City subway vandalism spree

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Police have released new video of a suspect wanted for questioning in a costly vandalism spree targeting New York City subway trains.

Surveillance video released Wednesday shows the man police are hoping to identify.

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Since May, more than 400 windows have been smashed on subway cars, including hundreds on 7 trains alone.

The MTA says the damage has costed them more than $300,000.

So many windows have been broken that the MTA is running out of replacements.

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They say it will soon result in more time between trains - translating to longer waits on subway platforms and more crowded subway trains, two things MTA is actively trying to avoid during the pandemic.

The MTA is offering a $10,000 reward in the case.

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