Warrants/Escape — New York City, NY — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A man was punched multiple times and had his cellphone stolen on a Manhattan subway platform.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Warrants/Escape
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: male
  • Victim(s): 1 (46-year-old male)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The robbery occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. on May 26 at the 59 Street–Columbus Circle subway station in Manhattan.
  • A 46-year-old man was punched multiple times by an unidentified individual on a southbound A train platform.
  • The suspect then picked up the victim's cellphone and fled aboard a northbound A train.
  • Surveillance images of the suspect were released by the NYPD for public identification.
  • Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or @NYPDTips.