Suspects seize and crash subway train in NYC: NYPD
BRIARWOOD, Queens (PIX11) -- Police are searching for two suspects in connection to a subway collision in Queens on Thursday, September 12.
The incident happened around 12:08 a.m. at the Briarwood subway station.
The suspects entered an empty train, operated it, and caused a collision, according to the NYPD. They then fled on foot.
The NYPD released surveillance images of the individuals.
The first suspect was last seen wearing a blue tank top and red shorts. He was also carrying a black backpack.
The second suspect was last seen wearing a pink shower cap, a pink sleeveless shirt, and pink shorts. They were seen carrying a pink handbag.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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