Masked Thief in the Bronx Stole a Young Man's Shoes on the Subway

In the Bronx area of New York City, a robbery on the subway targeted passengers. According to CBS New York, on Sunday night at 23:18, a suspect on the northbound number 2 train near Westchester and Intervale streets approached a 15‑year‑old youth. The suspect, threatening the youth with a knife taken from his backpack, took the youth's sports shoes.

He punched the passenger who tried to help.

During the incident, a 25‑year‑old passenger attempted to intervene in the robbery and help the youth. However, the suspect punched the passenger in the face and then fled the scene. Police said the 15‑year‑old youth was not physically injured. The 25‑year‑old passenger who was punched declined medical treatment at the scene.

Police Pursuing the Suspect: Here Are the Released Images

The New York Police Department (NYPD) launched a search for the suspect. According to the police statement, the suspect is 17‑20 years old, fair‑skinned, large‑built, with black braided hair and brown eyes. The suspect was reported to have worn a black coat, gray tracksuit bottoms, and carried a black backpack during the incident.

Crime Rates in the New York Subway Revealed

According to NYPD data, crimes recorded in the city's public transit system rose by 1.7 percent in 2026 compared with the same period last year. Nevertheless, the police said that, excluding the pandemic period, 2026 remains the second safest year in the last 15 years.

Police Seek Public Assistance

Officials asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish‑speaking tipsters can call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Reports may also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website or by sending a direct message to the @NYPDTips account on X. The police said all tips would remain confidential.