A late-night subway ride in the Bronx turned ugly when a 27-year-old man was pepper-sprayed on a northbound 2 train as it pulled into the East 225th Street station early Monday, April 20. The attack happened at about 12:30 a.m., and police say the assailant hopped off at 225th Street, then took off on foot along the street. Detectives are still working the case and the suspect remains on the loose.
🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: On Monday, April 20, 2026, at approximately 12:30 A.M., a 27-year-old male victim was onboard a northbound "2" train approaching the East 225 Street train station in the confines of the 47 Precinct/Transit District 12, when he was approached by an… pic.twitter.com/GrkjlgmOcb
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) April 24, 2026
Police Release Details and Offer Reward
In a wanted alert posted on X through NYPD Crime Stoppers, investigators say the attacker walked up to the victim and pepper-sprayed him on the northbound 2 train, then bolted when the doors opened at East 225th Street. The alert explains that tips can be shared through the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, and that Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA. According to the post, NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for information that leads to an arrest.
Where It Happened
The 225th Street station sits on White Plains Road in the Wakefield section of the Bronx and is served by the 2 train at all hours, according to Wikipedia. The stop falls inside the 47th Precinct and Transit District 12, which handle policing in that slice of the borough. The station is elevated, and police say the attacker ran off along the street below after stepping off the train.
Pattern and Context
Pepper spray attacks on the subway are not unheard of. A pepper spray assault on M train last year targeted a mother and her infant. Such incidents can quickly incapacitate riders and make it harder for first responders to help or for witnesses to identify who is responsible. Transit advocates say fast tips and any video captured by riders often play a key role in tracking suspects down.
How to Help
Anyone who has information, video or photos related to the Bronx attack is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers or call 1-800-577-TIPS. Spanish speakers can call 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be sent privately to @NYPDTips on X. Police note that tipsters can stay anonymous and may qualify for the cash reward mentioned in the alert.
Detectives from the 47th Precinct and Transit District 12 are leading the investigation. Anyone who knows anything is urged to come forward so officers can follow up. This story will be updated if the NYPD releases photos of the suspect or any additional details.
