The New York City Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a violent assault and robbery that occurred at the Halsey Street subway station in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens. The incident took place on the morning of Saturday, August 22, 2026, within the 104th Precinct jurisdiction. According to police reports, the suspect approached a 19-year-old male victim standing on the southbound platform. An argument escalated into physical violence, during which the suspect punched the victim repeatedly with closed fists, knocking him to the floor, and kicked him multiple times. Following the assault, the assailant allegedly removed the victim's shoes and fled the scene by boarding an L train. Surveillance footage indicates the suspect was later seen exiting a 7 train at the Junction Boulevard station in Corona later that same morning. The NYPD has released a surveillance image of the individual, describing him as a male with a medium complexion, slim build, and a black beard and mustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark green jacket over a tan shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Authorities have offered a reward of up to $3,500 for information leading to the suspect's arrest and indictment. The public is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips via the Crime Stoppers website or X. This case contributes to a reported rise in local crime statistics, with the 104th Precinct reporting 128 robberies and 209 felony assaults through August 23, 2026, marking significant increases compared to the same period in the previous year.