NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) recently released images and video footage of a suspect involved in a violent assault on a Jamaica-bound F train in Rego Park. The incident occurred as the train approached the 67th Avenue station in the early hours of February 5th.
Authorities are currently searching for the suspect, who allegedly attacked a 26-year-old man on board the subway train without any provocation.
The victim was struck in the face with an unidentified metal object by the assailant, who then fled the scene before police arrived.
After the assault, the victim disembarked at the 67th Avenue station while the suspect remained on the train continuing towards its destination.
Responding officers from the 112th Precinct and NYPD Transit District 20 provided assistance at the scene, and the victim was promptly transported to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The NYPD surveillance footage revealed that the suspect has distinctive features including short, dark-colored, receding hair, a beard, and was dressed in a dark-colored jacket over a red shirt with a white fleur-de-lis emblem on the front, along with dark-colored pants and a blue backpack.
Individuals with any information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or via X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips, with full confidentiality guaranteed for all calls and messages.
Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the random assault, seeking to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for the unprovoked attack on the subway passenger. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward to assist in the case’s resolution.