'Can I have money for diapers?' man asks before robbing Grand Central subway rider

Police released images of the robbery suspect Friday
Police released images of the robbery suspect Friday. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A man asked a teenage straphanger for money to buy diapers before robbing him at the Grand Central subway station in Midtown, police said Friday.

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The 17-year-old victim had just left a 6 train and was exiting the turnstiles at Lexington Avenue and E. 42nd Street last Wednesday evening when the man came up to him just after 6 p.m.

“Can I have some money for diapers?” the man asked.

The suspect was last seen fleeing the Grand Central subway station in a Nirvana hoodie
The suspect was last seen fleeing the Grand Central subway station in a Nirvana hoodie. Photo credit NYPD

The teen declined to give him any money, so the man threatened him, police said.

The victim handed $20 to the man, who fled the area on foot.

No injuries were reported.

Police believe the suspect is in his 20s.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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