BROOKLYN, NY — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for public lewdness after a disturbing incident on a Brooklyn subway platform Saturday night.
According to the NYPD, at approximately 9:40 p.m. on April 19, a 30-year-old woman was waiting on the southbound D train platform at the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station when she witnessed an unknown man exposing himself and performing a lewd act.
Key Points
- Incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on April 19 at Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station
- Suspect exposed himself and engaged in lewd behavior in front of a 30-year-old woman
- The man fled the scene on an R train; police are seeking the public’s help in locating him
Suspect fled on R train following subway platform incident
Authorities said the suspect fled the scene by boarding an R train headed to an unknown destination. There were no reported injuries linked to the incident.
Police released images of the suspect and are asking anyone with information about his identity or whereabouts to come forward.
NYPD urges public assistance in lewdness investigation
The case is being handled jointly by the NYPD’s 78th Precinct and Transit District 32. Investigators are reviewing station surveillance footage as part of the ongoing search.
Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers or speak with a transit officer.
A man exposed himself to a subway rider at a busy Brooklyn station — and police are now trying to track him down.