BROOKLYN, NY — A 27-year-old woman was the victim of a lewd act aboard a southbound “2” train Thursday afternoon at the Clark Street subway station, according to police.
The incident occurred around 12:06 p.m., when an unidentified individual approached the woman while the train was stopped at the Brooklyn Heights station and performed a lewd act before fleeing on foot to an unknown location, the NYPD said.
No injuries were reported, and the victim did not require medical attention.
Police have not released a description of the suspect and no arrests have been made as of Friday morning.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police investigating midday subway incident
Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and working to identify the individual involved. No further details about the act or the suspect’s actions were immediately disclosed.
Transit officials have not commented on the incident, and subway service was not affected.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline.
A woman was targeted in a midday subway incident in Brooklyn, prompting a police search for the suspect.