The New York City Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted for assault and robbery following an incident at the Myrtle-Wykoff Avenues subway station. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion, short black hair, and a beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and blue shorts. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, September 5, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m. Police report that the suspect approached a 57-year-old male victim standing on the platform and punched him repeatedly in the body. After the victim fell, the perpetrator forcibly took his cellphone and fled the station on foot in an unknown direction. Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to Wykoff Heights Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. The NYPD’s 104th Precinct in Ridgewood and Transit District 33 are leading the investigation. Surveillance images of the suspect have been released to the public. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $3,500 for information that leads to the suspect's arrest and indictment. The public is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential. This case contributes to a reported rise in local crime statistics, with the 104th Precinct reporting 136 robberies and 217 felony assaults so far in 2026, marking increases over the same period in the previous year. Investigators continue to seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect.