Watch CBS News

Police: Man Wanted For Punching MTA Conductor In Brooklyn

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are looking for a man accused of punching a female MTA conductor earlier this month in Brooklyn.

The attack happened around 7:20 a.m. on August 10 as a southbound D train pulled into the DeKalb Avenue subway station.

Police said the suspect asked the 33-year-old conductor for directions. When she told him that he was on the wrong platform, he allegedly punched her through the train window and flicked a cigarette at her.

The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for bruising to her shoulder.

Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man who was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, cargo shorts, a black baseball cap and black sneakers.

Anyone with any information is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish. You can also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers website, by Tweeting @NYPDTips or by texting a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) and then entering TIP577.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.