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NYPD Seeks Group Behind Stolen NYC Subway Train Joyride

Six masked individuals allegedly took an unoccupied subway train from a Queens storage yard, recording their ride and sharing it on social media.

  • The suspects stole an unoccupied R train from a storage yard at the Forest Hills-71 Av station in Queens on Saturday night.
  • They reportedly reached speeds of about 30 mph and recorded parts of the joyride, later posting the footage on Instagram.
  • The group attempted to obscure security cameras with black marker before fleeing the scene on foot; no injuries were reported.
  • Police have released surveillance footage and are offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to the suspects' identification.
  • MTA officials criticized security lapses and called for improved safeguards, while the investigation into the incident continues.
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