Two Queens brutes who choked and robbed a man on Thanksgiving night at a subway station remain at large, police reported.
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Violent Robbery at Grand Avenue-Newtown Station
The NYPD released images Friday of the suspects behind the violent caper at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station on the R line in Elmhurst at about 9:08 p.m. on November 28.
Incident Details
Law enforcement sources said the suspects confronted the victim, a 55-year-old man, at the station mezzanine just moments after he had exited an arriving Manhattan-bound R train.
Chokehold and Theft
According to police, one of the brutes wrapped the victim in a chokehold while his accomplice grabbed the man’s wallet, cell phone, and passport out of his pocket.
Perpetrators Fleed the Scene
Seconds later, the perpetrators fled the scene to parts unknown.
Investigation and Crime Stoppers
The 110th Precinct and NYPD Transit District 20 were notified of the incident. Police did not report any serious injuries.
Desired Suspects
The images police provided show the suspects exiting a subway turnstile. One of the perpetrators had a light complexion and wore a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and a baseball cap. The other had a medium complexion and wore a black knit hat and a black jacket while appearing to carry a backpack.
Contact Crime Stoppers
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The perpetrators of this violent robbery are still at large, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did the robbery occur?
A: The robbery occurred on Thanksgiving night, November 28, at approximately 9:08 p.m. at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station.
Q: What did the suspects take from the victim?
A: The suspects took the victim’s wallet, cell phone, and passport from his pocket.
Q: Are the suspects still at large?
A: Yes, the perpetrators are still at large, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Q: How can I report information about the suspects?
A: You can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA), submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips.
