Man, 67, punched, robbed in Brooklyn subway station: NYPD
KENSINGTON, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A 67-year-old man was robbed and punched in a Brooklyn subway station last week, police said Thursday.
The suspect punched the victim in the face before stealing his MetroCard in the Ditmas Avenue subway station at around 1:35 p.m. on May 3, according to the NYPD. The punch sent the man to the ground, injuring his ankle.
The suspect then opened the emergency gate for two other people, one of whom punched the man in the face and took his cellphone, police said. The trio then fled the scene.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. There have been no arrests.
Earlier this week, police reported transit crimes were down 23% in April, compared to the same month last year.
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