Cops are searching for three vandals who threw a brick at a D train on Tuesday.
NYPD
Police are looking for three unknown vandals who were seen on video throwing a brick at an approaching subway train in Brooklyn, extensively damaging the train’s window.
The incident occurred on the side of the subway tracks just north of the D/N station at 62nd Street/New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park at midday on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The three young men, who appear to be teenagers, tossed a brick at a northbound D train traveling on the N line at about 12:48 p.m., just as the train exited a tunnel.
WANTED CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: 9/26/23 @ 12:48 PM @NYPD62PCT vicinity of 62 St & New Utrecht Ave. The unknown individuals threw a brick @ a N/B “D” train, causing extensive damage to the window of the train operator’s cabin. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS pic.twitter.com/p48tFTodeC
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) September 27, 2023
They hit the bullseye, connecting right in the center of the window in front of the train operator’s cab and shattering it. The train was taken out of service at the next stop, Fort Hamilton Parkway, and was returned to the yard for repairs.
The incident was filmed, seemingly by the vandals themselves, and posted online with the caption “Nah whattttttt…..ya be wilding.”
The parents need to be held accountable for this!
Let’s see if @NYCTSubway #mta #nyct pic.twitter.com/nwDTZC78KZ
— Progressive Action (TV) (@progressiveact) September 27, 2023
“Reckless behavior like throwing objects at a fast-moving train full of riders not only inconveniences fellow New Yorkers, but also endangers their lives and of transit workers just doing their jobs,” said Richard Davey, the president of MTA New York City Transit. “The subway system is not a playground for childish pranks.”
The incident comes on the heels of a spree of subway window smashings earlier this month, impacting six lines and causing upwards of $500,000 in damage. The bout of…
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