NEW YORK CITY, NY – The NYPD is investigating a public lewdness incident aboard a Manhattan subway train,
On Monday, October 2, at about 8:27 pm, a 20-year-old woman was on a downtown “E” train near the Lexington Avenue/53 Street station when an unfamiliar male sat opposite her.
The unknonwn man proceeded to expose himself and commit a lewd act in her presence. Following the act, the individual left the train at the 42 Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal station and made his escape on foot.
The young woman was unharmed.
The suspect is described as a male of medium complexion. He was last spotted in a brown jacket, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.
The NYPD encourages anyone with details about this occurrence to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Moreover, tips can be shared on the Crime Stoppers website, https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or by tweeting @NYPDTips.
