15-Year-Old Girl Victim of Groping on NYC Subway Train

New York City subway train-file photo

NEW YORK CITY, NY -A 15-year-old girl was accosted while riding a subway train on New York City’s Upper East Side this week. Now, police are asking the public to help identify the man suspected in the incident.

The incident took place on Tuesday, December 19, at approximately 8:20 AM. A 15-year-old female, traveling southbound on the 5 train, reported that as the train approached the Lexington Avenue & East 86th Street subway station, an unidentified person approached her and grabbed her buttocks. The individual then fled the scene on foot.

There were no physical injuries reported from the incident.

Adam Devine
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.

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