Man stabbed, punched, robbed of gold chain inside Bronx subway station
Alberto Abreu Contreras, 39, was on his way home early Monday morning from his job as a valet, riding the No. 4 train heading north around 2:19 a.m. when he was approached by three men — all wearing black — who ordered him to hand over his chain.
When he didn't cooperate, they grabbed the jewelry and pulled the victim onto the train platform at the E.167th St. station in Highbridge.
'If you don't give me your stuff I'm going to stab you,' one of the men threatened, police sources told the Daily News.
The crooks then furiously attacked Contreras, punching him in the face and stabbing him in the abdomen and torso before taking off with the wounded victim's 14 karat Jesus medallion chain, EarPods, Samsung galaxy A23 phone and IDs.
'I was sitting on the train and a guy grabbed me by my chain through my hoodie,' Contreras told The News about the terrifying attack. 'He dragged me out onto the platform, I held onto the guy for dear life. There was two more guys that came to help him. They said 'let him go'. He was saying 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry' in Spanish and he ran down the escalator.'
Contreras was unconscious following the beatdown and said he woke up in a hospital.
He was transported to Lincoln Hospital, where he was initially in critical condition. After surgery, however, he's now expected to recover.
'I still feel the pain,' Contreras told The News. 'They put tubes in my stomach to see if there was internal bleeding. 'It is what it is, this goes with the neighborhood, this can happen to anyone.'
His three attackers, who are all believed to be in their 20s, remain on the loose.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
The horrific rise in violence against women and girls linked to sporting events
A new campaign has been launched to tackle the horrific trend of increased violence against women and girls during and after major sporting events. Crimestoppers, the independent charity giving people the power to speak up and stop crime is behind the campaign and is encouraging people to report the vile abuse. Recent statistics and reports from frontline services have shown that incidents of domestic abuse and gender-based violence spike around the time of significant sporting occasions. READ MORE: Bolton MP Kirith Entwistle co-chairs new Labour VAWG group New scheme helping domestic abuse victims in Bolton a success Bolton: Victim calls for domestic abusers' register •During the 2024 UEFA European Championships, police in England and Wales recorded 351 football-related domestic abuse incidents, almost double the figure from the previous tournament. •Additional research indicated a dramatic association between alcohol-fuelled celebrations (or disappointments) and violent incidents. On days when England won, there was a 47 per cent rise in alcohol-related domestic abuse. These events, while a source of national pride and community, can also act as triggers for harmful behaviours in some individuals, putting women and girls at greater risk. Lydia Patsalides spokesperson for the charity Crimestoppers said: 'Sport should unite and inspire us, and for the most part it does. But we cannot ignore the well-documented rise in violence towards women and girls that coincides with major fixtures. These are not isolated incidents - they represent a national issue that affects communities across the UK.' The new campaign encourages the public to recognise the signs of violence and use Crimestoppers anonymous reporting service to speak up safely if they are concerned about someone's wellbeing. Crimestoppers is also working with sporting bodies, law enforcement agencies and support charities to spread awareness, challenge harmful attitudes, and promote prevention strategies at every level. A spokesman said: "If you see something say something. By speaking up – 100% anonymously – you could help save lives. No tip is too small, and your voice is vital."
CBS News
14 hours ago
- CBS News
Family seeking answers nearly 1 year after man fatally shot in Detroit
The family of Webster Cooper is seeking answers nearly one year after the 55-year-old was shot and killed in Detroit. On Oct. 6, 2024, Detroit police found Cooper in front of a home in the 17600 block of Stansbury Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Crime Stoppers of Michigan. Crime Stoppers is now offering a $3,600 reward for information that will lead to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 800-Speak Up or online.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Yahoo
CSPD: Two dead in Colorado Springs home
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Just after 2 p.m., Aug. 10, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a call about a shooting at 4100 Sod House Trail, near the intersection of North Carefree Circle and Powers Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased man and woman, with at least one gunshot wound. CSPD's Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. While CSPD reports that all involved parties appear to be accounted for, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any additional information regarding the incident should call 719-444-7000 or Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
