MTA Seeks Help IDing Grand Central Robber

The MTA Police Department has issued a descriptive flier of a man wanted for two robberies at Grand Central Terminal. MTA police ask for the public’s help identifying the suspect.

On Monday, Aug. 28, at 12:10 p.m., the man, approximately 30-35 years old and between 5’ 6 “- 5’ 9,” stole merchandise from the Rite Aid at Grand Central Terminal. When confronted by store security, the man brandished a hammer, threatened the security agent with it, and then fled the scene.

On Thursday, Oct. 12, it’s believed the man returned to the store and stole merchandise a second time, and slashed the neck of the store security agent who attempted to apprehend him. The suspect carried a distinctive knapsack with the “Tahl Propp” insignia on it.

Anyone with information about this robbery suspect is asked to contact the MTA Police at: 212-340-2505, and reference: case #17-17187

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