A suspect in a subway slashing was caught on video in the Herald Square subway station.
According to police, the suspect approached a 33-year-old woman and knocked her cellphone out of her hand around 6 p.m. Monday. He then grabbed the phone and attempted to flee.
🚨WANTED for ROBBERY: On 4/18/22 at approx. 6PM, inside W 34 St Herald Sq Station @NYPDMTS Manhattan. The suspect knocked a phone out of a 33 year-old female victim's hand, & then stabbed a good Samaritan in the leg. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS Reward up to $3,500 pic.twitter.com/cHI4DAG9iR
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) April 20, 2022
According to police, a 27-year-old woman tried to stop the suspect from fleeing, and he slashed her leg.
The 27-year-old was admitted to the hospital and is in stable condition.
The suspect got away.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or 1-888-57-PISTA (in Spanish) (74782). You can also submit a tip through their website or via direct message on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept strictly confidential.
