Two women assaulted an MTA worker after being told to pay for fare, according to an NYPD report.

Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying two female suspects involved in an assault on a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employee in Brooklyn. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon at the New Lots No. 3 train subway station in East New York, as reported by local police and the Transport Workers Union (TWU).

Fifty-one-year-old Marshalee Reid was providing assistance to an elderly man encountering difficulties with a MetroCard vending machine when she noticed one of the suspects hopping the turnstile. Reid instructed the fare evader to return and pay her fare through the open emergency-exit door. The second woman then approached and inquired if she could enter through the same door, to which Reid reiterated the need for payment before entry.

The situation escalated rapidly when one of the women pushed Reid to the ground. Subsequently, Reid was reportedly punched several times, kicked, and struck with keys during the attack that occurred around 1:15 p.m. Following this violent altercation, Reid was transported to Brookdale Hospital, where she received treatment for minor cuts and a swollen hand that warranted X-ray examinations. Thankfully, she is now in stable condition.

In the aftermath of the incident, TWU officials have called for increased police presence within subway stations to enhance the safety of transit workers. Robert Kelly, vice president of TWU Local 100, condemned the attack as a senseless crime, highlighting that Reid was merely performing her duties and providing customer service when she was unprovokedly assaulted.

The suspects, described as being between 25 and 30 years old, fled the scene on foot. One suspect is reported to have short black hair and was wearing a black bikini-bra top, multicolored shorts, and white shoes. The other suspect has short orange hair and was dressed in a pink bikini-bra top, light blue jeans, and black sandals.

The NYPD is urging anyone with information regarding the suspects’ identities or whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All reports will be treated with confidentiality, as the community comes together to seek justice for Reid and ensure the safety of MTA employees. The ongoing investigation underscores the commitment to maintaining security within New York City’s transit system.

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