Mugging on Q Train: NYPD Seeks Suspect
Incident Details
On December 14, a 17-year-old boy was mugged at knifepoint on a northbound Q train approaching the Sheepshead Bay station. The incident occurred at 1:20 p.m., when the suspect approached the teen, displayed a knife, and demanded his phone. The teen complied, and both exited the train. The suspect then ordered the victim to surrender his sweater and backpack and fled the station on foot with the stolen belongings.
Security Camera Footage
The New York City Police Department has released security camera footage of the alleged suspect and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him. The suspect is described as a man with a medium complexion and braids, wearing a blue jacket, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, and a black-and-white bandana.
Crime Statistics
According to the latest Police Department data, robberies in the 61st Precinct, which includes Sheepshead Bay, are down 19% year over year. However, reports of transit crimes within the precinct have risen 71.4% in 2024, with 24 recorded incidents compared to 14 the previous year.
How to Help
If you have any information about the incident, you are encouraged to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online at Crime Stoppers or on @NYPDTips. All information will be kept confidential.
FAQs
Q: What is the description of the suspect?
A: The suspect is a man with a medium complexion and braids, wearing a blue jacket, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, and a black-and-white bandana.
Q: What happened during the mugging?
A: The suspect approached the 17-year-old boy on a Q train, displayed a knife, and demanded his phone. The teen complied, and both exited the train. The suspect then ordered the victim to surrender his sweater and backpack and fled the station on foot with the stolen belongings.
Q: Are there any statistics related to crime in the area?
A: According to the latest Police Department data, robberies in the 61st Precinct are down 19% year over year, but reports of transit crimes have risen 71.4% in 2024.
