NYPD: Two Women With Colorful Hair Wanted for Assaulting Teen at Bronx Subway Station

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Subway ‘Trolls’ Attack Teen on Way Home from School


By Dan Gesslein
Bronx Voice
November 2, 2026


BRONX, NY – Police are searching for two women with brightly colored hair who allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old girl at a Bronx subway station while she was heading home from school.


The NYPD has released surveillance photos of the two suspects wanted in connection with a Bronx subway assault. One suspect has red and copper-colored hair, while the other has blue and possibly dark green or black hair.


The attack happened at approximately 3 p.m. on October 26 at the mezzanine level of the Gun Hill Road subway station in the Bronx. The 17-year-old victim was waiting for the southbound or northbound No. 2 train.


According to police, two women approached the teenager and started a verbal dispute. The argument quickly turned violent when the two female suspects allegedly attacked the teenage girl inside the Bronx subway station.

The victim suffered scratch marks on the left side of her face.


Following the attack, the suspects ran away and fled the subway station. However, NYPD surveillance cameras captured images of the two women, which police have released in an effort to identify them.


Description of the Bronx Subway Assault Suspects


Police are asking for the public's help identifying the following two women wanted for assaulting a teen at the Gun Hill Road subway station:


First Suspect:

  • Female with a dark to medium complexion and medium build.
  • Had red and copper-colored hair.
  • Was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt with the words "Guess! Los Angeles," a black jacket, and blue jeans.


Second Suspect:

  • Female with a medium complexion and medium build.
  • Had blue and possibly green or black hair.
  • Was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white graphic on the front.


NYPD Asks Public for Help Identifying Suspects


Anyone with information about the October 26 assault at the Gun Hill Road subway station is asked to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

For Spanish, call 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).


The public can also submit tips online through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or on X at @NYPDTips.


All calls are confidential.

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