Police are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at the 86 Street subway station in Manhattan. The incident occurred yesterday morning when a 57-year-old woman was accosted by an unidentified assailant who placed a black firearm to her head and demanded her belongings, according to a social media post by NYPD Crimestoppers.
The event took place at approximately 11:18 a.m., and the suspect, who remains at large, fled the scene on a maroon bicycle traveling westbound on West 88 Street. While the attack was undoubtedly traumatic, no injuries have been reported in connection with the robbery.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and are accepting tips via direct message to their X handle, @nypdtips, or through their hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
