Teens Arrested for Taking NYC Subway Train on Unauthorized Joyride

Two teens, aged 15 and 17, face charges after allegedly stealing an R train in Queens for a late-night ride, with four accomplices still at large.

The teens allegedly broke into an unoccupied R train stored at Forest Hills-71st Avenue station in Queens and drove it down the tracks.
The group attempted to obscure security cameras with black marker but later posted footage of their ride on Instagram, which reached speeds of 30 mph.
Two suspects, aged 15 and 17, were arrested on Monday, February 3, with charges including reckless endangerment, criminal trespass, and criminal mischief.
Four other individuals involved in the incident remain unidentified, and authorities have released surveillance footage to aid in their apprehension.
MTA officials announced plans to enhance subway security, including biometric verification and modernized safety features, to prevent future break-ins.