Man, 45, punched in face, robbed while riding Queens subway train; suspect sought

Police released images Tuesday of a suspect in the Dec. 18 attack in Richmond Hill
Police released images Tuesday of a suspect in the Dec. 18 attack in Richmond Hill. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A man was punched in the face and robbed as he rode a subway train in Queens this week, police said.

The NYPD released images Tuesday of a suspect in Sunday morning’s attack in Richmond Hill.

The 45-year-old victim was on a southbound J train approaching the 121st Street station around 1 a.m. when a man came up and punched him in the face.

The assailant stole $80 from the victim before fleeing, police said.

The victim refused medical attention at the scene.

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

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