BROWNSVILLE — Police are looking for a man who stole a cell phone at gunpoint at a Brownsville subway station earlier this month.
The handgun-wielding suspect approached the victim on the steps leading to the Junius Street 2, 3, 4 and 5 train station about 12:45 a.m. Nov. 13, took the victim's cell phone and fled, police said.
Police described the suspect as an 18-to-20-year-old man, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, last seen wearing a brown ski cap, brown jacket and blue jeans. He has gold-capped front teeth, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
