A 34-year-old man was robbed of his chain while riding a northbound 6 train that had stopped at the Grand Central subway station, and police are now dangling a cash reward to track down whoever did it. The incident happened on Monday, September 7, at approximately 12:55 p.m., leaving the victim with minor injuries he did not seek treatment for at the scene.
Suspect Fled on Foot After Ripping Off Chain
According to NYPD Crime Stoppers
, an unidentified individual forcibly removed the victim's chain before fleeing the location on foot in an unknown direction. The robbery took place within the confines of the Midtown South Precinct, which covers the Grand Central subway station. Police say the victim sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.
No description of the suspect has been released, and their current whereabouts remain unknown. NYPD Crime Stoppers is now requesting information about the robbery from the public, and the agency is offering up to $3,500 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.
How to Submit a Tip
Anyone with information is asked to reach out through the department's official tip channels. NYPD Crime Stoppers said tips can be submitted by direct message to its X account, @nypdtips, or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Similar Incidents on the 6 Line
This is not the first violent encounter reported along the 6 train line this year. On March 27, a 47-year-old man was punched in the face by an unidentified man while walking on a staircase inside the Pelham Bay Park subway station in the Bronx, according to citizen.com. That suspect fled aboard a southbound 6 train, and the victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. That case fell within the confines of the NYPD's 45th Precinct and Transit District 12, separate jurisdictions from the Grand Central robbery.
For now, the identity of the person who grabbed the Grand Central victim's chain remains unknown, and investigators have not released any further details about the suspect. The reward offer stands as police continue seeking tips in the case.
