Rider Sucker Punched on Subway

Stranger Starts Argument Then Punches Rider

The NYPD is searching for this man for allegedly sucker punching a straphanger waiting for a train. -Photo by NYPD

By Dan Gesslein

Queens Voice

April 18, 2024

QUEENS - A man waiting for a train in Jamaica Hills was repeatedly smashed in the face by a man during a random attack, cops said. 

At around 3:30 am on April 12, a 37-year-old man was standing on the platform waiting for a northbound F train at the 169th Street subway station. Cops said a man began arguing with the straphanger. 

Then the man walked over to rider and punched the victim twice in the face, cops said. The attacker then ran off.   

The victim suffered injuries to his mouth but refused medical attention at the scene.

The NYPD released surveillance video taken from the subway station. 

The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion and medium build. He has a beard and dreadlocks. He wore a black track suit with patches on the left side of the chest and down teh left pant leg. He also wore black sneakers. 

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips. 

All calls are strictly confidential.