Teens Injured in Armed Subway Robbery at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center Station in Midtown NYC

Tree Goes Down, Knives Come Out at Rockefeller Center

By Staff Reporter 

Manhattan Voice 

January 17, 2026

NEW YORK, NY — Two teens were injured and robbed in an armed attack inside a busy NYC subway station on Friday afternoon, authorities say, raising fresh concerns about safety in public transit hubs. 

The incident happened at around 3:13 p.m. at the 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center subway station in Midtown Manhattan — one of the busiest commuter transit points in New York City. 

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According to the NYPD, multiple suspects approached the two boys inside the subway station and displayed both a knife and a firearm during the robbery. 

The teens — a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old — were reportedly robbed and suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident. Police have described the injuries as non-life-threatening. 

Witnesses in the station said passengers scattered as the suspects brandished weapons, creating chaos in the normally bustling commuter hub.

One suspect was taken into custody shortly after the robbery, the NYPD confirmed. However, officers are still searching for additional suspects believed to have fled the scene. 

Police reviewers are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers via phone, the NYPD mobile app, or the online tip portal. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting TIP577 or calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking tips can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). 

Incidents involving violence and robberies on the New York City subway system have been reported periodically, from assault and theft to more serious armed confrontations. While many transit riders feel safe most of the time, events like this highlight ongoing transit public safety challenges at key stations — especially during peak hours.

Transit advocates note that crime trends on subways can vary by location and time of day, with concentrated efforts by law enforcement aimed at ensuring safer commutes.