Two women beat, rob victims in their 60s at NYC subway station
A vicious attack occurred at the West 4 Street subway hub in Greenwich Village last month, according to the New York City Police Department. The incident, which happened on May 26 at around 8 p.m., involved two young women who beat and robbed a 64-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman inside the elevator of the subway station.
The NYPD stated that the women approached the elderly victims before punching them multiple times in a brutal assault. One of the suspects, a woman wearing bright red pants and a dark T-shirt, attempted to rob the man of his cell phone after he tried to photograph her and her accomplice. The attack was ultimately unsuccessful in stealing evidence, as the NYPD released surveillance footage of the suspects. In the footage, one of the women was seen pushing a blue shopping cart after the assault.
Both victims of the attack were taken to Lenox Health Greenwich Village by EMS and treated for their injuries, while the attackers fled the scene on a southbound F train.
The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding the robbery to come forward and report it to Crime Stoppers, either by calling their hotline at 1-800-577-8477, logging onto their website, or sending tips via Twitter to @NYPDTips. It is important to note that all calls will be kept strictly confidential.
FAQs:
What happened in the West 4 Street subway hub in Greenwich Village?
Two women beat and robbed a 64-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman inside the elevator of the subway station.
When did the attack occur?
It occurred on May 26 at around 8 p.m.
Were the suspects apprehended?
No, the suspects fled the scene on a southbound F train.
How can I report information about this incident to the NYPD?
You can report information to Crime Stoppers via their hotline at 1-800-577-8477, on their website, or by sending tips via Twitter to @NYPDTips. All calls will be kept strictly confidential.
NYC Subway Station Witnesses Two Robbers, Women in Their 60s Beaten
Last month, two women beat and robbed a man and a woman in their 60s inside an elevator at a Greenwich Village subway station. The incident occurred at the West 4 Street station at around 8 p.m. on May 26. The suspects approached the victims before punching them multiple times in a violent attack, according to the NYPD. The 64-year-old man attempted to take a photo of the assailants with his cell phone but they forcibly snatched it from him. Their attempts to remove evidence of the attack were unsuccessful as the NYPD released surveillance footage of the suspects. The two women fled the scene on a southbound F train. The victims were treated for injuries at Lenox Health Greenwich Village while the attackers remain at large. The NYPD is requesting anyone with information regarding the robbery to report it to Crime Stoppers. All calls are confidential. Information can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter.