Police have released images of the youths accused of brutally beating a straphanger on a Lower Manhattan subway train earlier in the week over $15 in cash.
While police originally suspected about six teens were involved in the horrendous mugging, they now believe up to nine were involved. Cops say the incident unfolded on Wednesday, March 12, at approximately 4:25 a.m. aboard a southbound 6 train as it approached the Canal Street station.
The group approached a 28-year-old man and viciously assaulted him with an onslaught of punches and kicks, which continued even after he fell to the ground. In the midst of the beatdown, the youngsters snatched a debit card and $15 before making off on a Q train.
The victim was left wounded, with a stream of blood pouring from his head. He also suffered swelling to his face and nose, cops said. EMS bandaged him and rushed him to Bellevue Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition.
Several days following the incident, detectives have released images of the suspected attackers in hopes they will be recognized.
One of the muggers was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a black and white shirt, while a second was spotted wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and black mask.
A third was caught on video without a t-shirt and appeared to be sporting several tattoos.
The fourth is described as a female and was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt and black headphones. She was accompanied by a male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants and another male wearing a black t-shirt.
The final three are described as follows: a male wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black and white sneakers; a male wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and white sneakers; and a male wearing a black and white hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and white and black sneakers.
Anyone with information regarding their identities or whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
