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Man Robs Straphanger of Laptop and iPhone at Knifepoint, Police Say

December 7, 2015 6:14pm | Updated December 7, 2015 6:14pm
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a straphanger at knifepoint on the A train in Bed-Stuy.
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BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a man at knifepoint aboard a Queens-bound A train in Bed-Stuy.

The 22-year-old victim was on the subway around 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 15 when the suspect brandished a knife, police said.

The man took the victim’s wallet, iPhone, Macbook Pro and debit card, and fled the train once it entered the Utica Avenue station, according to officials.

No injuries were reported.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect Sunday, describing the man as between 35 to 40 years old, approximately 5 feet, 11 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds.

Photos also show the suspect wearing a green hat and dark-colored jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477).

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