NYPD: Robbers Stole 1 Train Rider's iPhone 4S

By

Jen Chung

Published Nov 6, 2014

Modified Nov 6, 2014

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The police are looking for four suspects in a cellphone robbery that took place in Morningside Heights in September.

According to the NYPD, on September 25, at 5:15 p.m., a 29-year-old man was on a southbound 1 train. As the train approached 110th Street, police say that four suspects "surrounded him" and "Upon pulling into the station and the train car doors opening, Suspect #1 removed the victim's iPhone 4S and fled on the subway platform with the other suspects, as well as with the victim in pursuit."

One suspect ("Suspect #1) allegedly punched the victim in the face, which caused a lip laceration. Police released photos of the suspects; Suspect #1 was wearing a red and white jacket (photo above, far left).

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.