MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man accused of performing a lewd act in front of a woman at a busy Manhattan subway station Sunday morning, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 a.m. at the 34th Street–Hudson Yards station, as a 60-year-old woman was riding the escalator toward the “7” train platform.
The woman reported observing an unidentified male committing a lewd act while on the escalator. She was not physically harmed and did not require medical attention, police said.
The suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived. No arrests have been made.
The individual is described as a male approximately 25 to 30 years old, standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, and blue New Balance sneakers.
NYPD releases description, seeks public assistance
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual. Surveillance footage from the station may be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
No additional incidents involving the suspect have been reported as of Sunday evening.
Key Points
- A 60-year-old woman witnessed a man perform a lewd act at the 34th Street–Hudson Yards station.
- The suspect, described as in his mid-20s to 30s, fled the scene on foot.
- The NYPD is investigating and seeking public assistance to identify the man.
The NYPD urges anyone with information about the suspect to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police are investigating a disturbing incident after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Manhattan subway