NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A subway rider was pushed down a staircase in a midday robbery at Grand Central, police said Wednesday as they released footage of the suspect.
The 16-year-old victim was attacked at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20 at the Grand Central–42nd Street subway station in Midtown.
A man approached the teen from behind and shoved him down the stairwell leading to the 7 train platform, police said.
The thief then swiped the victim’s headphones and $80 in cash, according to cops.
He ran down the platform and fled on a Hudson Yards–bound 7 train, video shows.
The victim refused medical attention at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.