Watch: Alleged Chain-Snatcher Caught Picking Nose in Queens Subway!
A bizarre video released by the NYPD has captured an alleged chain-snatcher picking his nose while attempting to exit a Queens subway station.
The suspect is accused of trying to snatch a woman’s necklace at the 75th Street-Elderts Lane subway station in Queens on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the man allegedly attempted to grab the chain off the woman’s neck.
After the failed attempt, the man lingered at the turnstile, nonchalantly picking his nose, unaware that surveillance cameras were recording him. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the suspect wearing a dark jacket and baseball cap.
According to the police, the suspect fled the scene on foot after his brief but unsuccessful robbery attempt. Despite the strange nature of the footage, authorities are treating the case seriously and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man.
The NYPD urges anyone with information to come forward by contacting Crime Stoppers. They are offering a reward for tips leading to the suspect’s arrest, hoping the public’s assistance will help bring the man to justice.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and the woman was unharmed. This chain-snatching attempt adds to a growing concern over subway safety in New York, as incidents of petty theft and crime in public transit have been on the rise.
As the NYPD continues its investigation, they hope that the unusual video might encourage someone to recognize the suspect and provide valuable information to the authorities
For now, the search continues, but the video serves as a reminder of how quickly ordinary moments can turn bizarre and criminal within the city’s subway system.