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NYPD Seeks Suspect in Gunpoint Robbery at 86th Street Subway Station

Police are asking for Crime Stoppers tips to help locate the man who fled on a maroon bicycle.

Overview

  • A 57-year-old woman was grabbed from behind and had a gun pressed to her head inside the West 86th Street B/C station around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
  • The robber demanded her belongings, exited the station, and rode west on West 88th Street on a maroon bicycle.
  • No injuries were reported in the incident.
  • Investigators released an image and described the suspect as about 5 feet 9 inches tall, last seen in a gray hat, dark coat, blue jeans, and gray sneakers.
  • No arrests have been made as the investigation continues, and police urged anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers.