Updated 09/16/2010 01:58 PM
Police Search For Suspect In Subway Robberies
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The New York City Police Department is searching for a man accused of robbing at least three women on the subway at knifepoint.
The most recent robbery took place last Sunday on the Number 2 train at 96th and Broadway at about 2:30 a.m.
Police say the robber, caught on the above surveillance video released today, pulled out a knife and tried to steal a woman's purse. The 27-year-old victim fought back and was stabbed in the mid-section. She is expected to recover.
The suspect fled through the 94th Street exit.
Investigators say the same man robbed a woman on August 7 at knifepoint as she was leaving the A train at 127th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue.
Police say the man did the same thing to another woman on the A train three weeks ago at Broadway and Dyckman Street.
The incidents have some passengers on edge.
"That's a real tragedy, that's like you're scared to even travel on the train in the evening time to go home,” said one rider. “So what do you have to do, take a cab now for your safety?"
"I was very nervous of coming here today, but you have to get to where you have to get,” said another. “But I was very nervous about it, I heard about that. And I don't like to be out this early in the morning, but I have to be."
Some riders at those stations say they are being extra careful.
"Be aware, pay attention, hold on to things, you know,” said a rider.
If a situation were to arise, some New Yorkers said they would rather give up their belongings than put up a fight.
"Just let go, you can always get material stuff back,” said one New Yorker.
"As much as you want to throw punches, just give up the purse," advised another, who says she was mugged two years ago.
The suspect in these incidents is said to be in his late 20s and about six feet tall.
He was seen wearing blue jean shorts, a white T-shirt, and black sneakers.
Anyone with information about the case is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, by texting TIP577 to CRIMES, or by going to NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.