NYPD Looking for Suspect in 7th Ave iPad Grab

NYPD Looking for Suspect in 7th Ave iPad Grab
Suspect in iPad Theft

The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man they say stole a woman’s iPad from a Q train as it was about to leave the 7th Avenue station on Friday, March 19 at about 9pm.

Police say the man grabbed the device from the 24-year-old victim’s hands while they were on the northbound train, and then he fled the subway. There were no injuries sustained as a result of this incident.

The suspect is described a Hispanic male, 20-30 years old, about 5’8″ to 5’10” tall, 170 pounds, with short black hair.

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 tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. The NYPD says all calls are confidential.