Teens shove MTA subway conductor as he pulls into Queens station, swipe his train keys

Four teens shoved an MTA subway conductor and swiped his train keys as he pulled into a Queens station, police said Wednesday.

The 40-year-old conductor was in his booth on an N train as it made its way into the Queens Plaza station in Long Island City about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. When he lowered his conductor’s window to announce the stop, he was bum-rushed by the four adolescents.

One of the teens shoved the conductor backward, causing him to fall, police said. An accomplice then peered into the window and grabbed the keys to the train.

No words were exchanged during the robbery, cops said. All four teens fled the station, escaping through an emergency gate.

The conductor suffered an injury to his left arm and was taken to Mount Sinai Queens, where he was treated and released.

No arrests have been made.

Cops on Wednesday released surveillance images of the suspects in the hopes someone recognizes them.

The four teens are described as light-skinned boys with dark and curly hair. Two wore masks and were sporting glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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