Man sought for lewd act aboard m103 bus in midtown manhattan

MANHATTAN, NY – Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself and performed a lewd act aboard a northbound M103 bus Thursday afternoon.

The New York City Police Department said the incident occurred around 1:34 p.m. on October 2 as the bus traveled through Midtown Manhattan.

According to investigators, a 32-year-old woman on board witnessed the man expose himself and engage in a lewd act before exiting the bus and fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, and the victim declined medical attention.

Police release suspect description

The individual is described as a male with a dark complexion, last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, a black T-shirt, and blue plaid pants. He was also carrying a black crossbody bag.

Detectives from the NYPD Transit Bureau are investigating and reviewing video footage from the bus and nearby surveillance cameras.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect’s identity or whereabouts is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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