Knifeman Robs Women At SoHo Subway Station, Police Say

SOHO, NY — A man robbed two women at knifepoint in the Spring Street subway station, police said.

The man grabbed a 50-year-old woman from behind on June 13 before covering her mouth and nose with a cloth, police said. He threatened her with a knife and stole $70 in cash before fleeing the station, the NYPD said in a statement. (Want more local news? Subscribe here for free breaking news alerts, features and community updates from Patch.)

On June 17, the same man robbed another woman inside the station. He grabbed the 49-year-old victim from behind and used a white cloth to cover her mouth and nose, police said. He then pulled out a knife and stole $75 in cash from her purse, according to authorities.

Neither woman was injured, the NYPD said.

Police released photos of the man, believed to be about 25 years old.

Images via the NYPD.