Suspects ride NYC subway for joyride before fleeing crash, NYPD says

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New York City authorities are searching for two suspects who caused a subway train crash last week.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) released photos of the suspects, a man and a woman, on Tuesday. The incident took place on September 12.

In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, police reported that the couple boarded a parked, unoccupied subway train at the Briarwood station in Queens around midnight.

The two men managed to start the vehicle and get it moving before eventually hitting another train.

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Split image of suspects and generic train

Two suspects allegedly took control of an unoccupied subway car and crashed into another train last week. (New York Police Department/iStock)

“The unidentified individuals then fled on foot to an unknown location,” the NYPD said in a statement.

The suspects fled after the accident. No injuries were reported.

“The first individual sought is described as a male with a slim build and light complexion,” the press release states. “He was last seen wearing a blue tank top, red shorts and a black backpack.”

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Suspects in surveillance footage

A man and a woman are wanted by the NYPD following the subway incident. (New York Police Department)

“The second person being sought is described as a female of medium build and complexion,” the statement added. “She was last seen wearing a pink shower cap, a pink sleeveless shirt, pink shorts and carrying a pink handbag.”

New York police told Fox News Digital that no suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday evening. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call 800-577-TIPS.

Briarwood Subway Station

The incident took place at the Briarwood subway station in Queens. (Google Maps)

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The New York Police Department is actively investigating the incident. No further details are known at this time.

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