Two women assault woman on Brooklyn subway platform
A couple of black-haired women robbed a 38-year-old victim on a Brooklyn subway platform by bumping into her as a stunt while stealing her wallet, cash, and cardsauthorities reported on Sunday.
Law enforcement officials released photos and videos of the robbers wanted for grand theft, which took place at 4:00 p.m. on November 16 at the northbound Q platform inside the Atlantic Avenue Terminal.
The victim, who was waiting for the train, was approached by one of the suspects and began to speak to her in a language she did not know. In turn, the other woman collided with her from behind.
The two then walked away when the victim got on the train and realized her wallet had been stolen from her bag.
The woman said the robbers stole her $100 wallet, $30 in cash, personal identification, four debit cards and two credit cards.
The victim was alerted that their cards were used for transactions in the amount of $1,100 at the Target located inside the Atlantic Terminal Mallauthorities said.
Anyone who can offer information about the robbery is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TPIS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. (74782).
In addition, the general public can send their suggestions by logging into the website of CrimeStoppers o a Twitter @NYPDTips.
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