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Crime in the City full episode: February 7, 2025
FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a high-end jewelry theft bust in the Diamond District, a woman stabbed while taking out the trash in Queens and a gang takedown in Brooklyn.
MANHATTAN - Police are searching for the suspect who allegedly assaulted an MTA worker in Midtown Manhattan last month.
When did the attack happen?
What we know:
The attack happened on Friday, Jan. 17 at approximately 7 p.m. in the mezzanine at the 34th Street-Herald Square subway station, police said.
Police said the suspect punched a 44-year-old MTA worker in the face before leaving the station.
The MTA worker suffered minor injuries and was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/ Bellevue by EMS in stable condition, police said.
What we don't know:
The motive behind the assault is unclear.
The names of the suspect and the MTA employee have not yet been released.
The Source: This article contains information from the NYPD.