Serial robber stabs victim in stomach during struggle on Brooklyn train
During the first incident on Oct. 18, investigators say the suspect snatched sunglasses from the face of a 23-year-old woman aboard a northbound A train at the Rockaway Avenue Subway station.
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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man responsible for multiple robberies on the Brooklyn transit system.
During the first incident on Oct. 18, investigators say the suspect snatched sunglasses from the face of a 23-year-old woman aboard a northbound A train at the Rockaway Avenue Subway station.
He went on to steal a bag belonging to a 31-year-old man sleeping aboard a southbound J train on Oct. 28. Police say he exited the train at the Myrtle Avenue subway station and fled the scene on foot.
The final incident occurred on Nov. 8 at the Kosciuszko Street station. Police say the 37-year-old victim was exiting a northbound J train when the suspect approached him and tried to take his chain from his neck.
The victim resisted, leading to a struggle which ended when the suspect stabbed him twice in the stomach. Investigators say he fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
EMS crews responded to the scene and took the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/King County in stable condition.
The NYPD has released two images of the suspect. Anyone with additional information is urged to call 1-800-577-TIPS.
