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MTA employee punched, robbed of $150 in Van Nest

The 42-year-old worker MTA employee was walking to his car on Morris Park Ave. and Adams St. when it happened.

News 12 Staff

Mar 29, 2026, 7:52 AM

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A man was punched in the back of the head and robbed of $150 in Van Nest, according to the NYPD.

The 42-year-old MTA employee was walking to his car near Morris Park Avenue and Adams Street when the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

He was taken to a local hospital.

Police say the suspect fled the scene and are urging anyone with information to contact them.

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