Nine people are being sought after what police describe as a violent group robbery aboard a northbound 2 train at the Bronx Park East station on Thursday evening. Three young men, two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old, were assaulted and left with minor injuries, including a cut to the head. Investigators say the group stole phones and other belongings before fleeing.
In a wanted bulletin posted March 29 by NYPD Crime Stoppers, detectives say the attack unfolded at about 6:50 p.m. inside a northbound 2 train at Bronx Park East. According to the post, nine unidentified individuals approached the three victims, then began punching and kicking them and hitting them with a scooter. One suspect displayed a knife and slashed an 18-year-old victim in the head.
Police say the crew forcibly took two cell phones, a backpack and a pair of headphones from two of the victims. All three young men were treated for minor injuries. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information to direct message @NYPDTips or call 1-800-577-TIPS, noting that tips leading to an arrest and indictment may qualify for a reward of up to $3,500.
Police And City Push On Transit Safety
According to the City of New York, officials say 2025 closed with major transit crimes at their lowest levels in years, following targeted NYPD deployments on trains and platforms. The city credited a stepped-up officer presence and data-driven patrols with driving down shootings and robberies, while urging riders to share any video that could help investigators.
Local Pattern Of Transit Robberies
Local coverage has noted a string of subway robberies and NYPD wanted bulletins in the Bronx this month, including a separate daylight robbery at the Longwood 6 train platform that prompted another public appeal for tips. Reporting on those incidents highlights police requests for riders and building owners to review phone and door-cam footage for possible leads…