NEW YORK CITY, NY – Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a 34-year-old woman on a southbound “C” train on Monday, June 24, 2024, around 7:06 PM. The incident occurred as the train approached the Euclid Avenue station in Brooklyn.
The suspect is accused of forcibly touching the woman’s private areas over her clothing before fleeing the scene.
The victim, who was not physically injured, declined medical attention following the incident. Police describe the suspect as a male, approximately 5’7″ tall and weighing 140 pounds.
He has a short afro hairstyle and a dark complexion. At the time of the assault, he was wearing a white t-shirt, blue denim shorts, white and yellow sneakers, and was carrying a red backpack.
The NYPD has released this description in hopes that the public can assist in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the local authorities. The police are intensifying their efforts to ensure safety on public transportation and are urging anyone who might have seen the incident or the suspect to come forward.
