Brooklyn, NY – A young woman was assaulted as she exited a Brooklyn subway station Monday evening, prompting a citywide manhunt for the suspect.
The 22-year-old victim was leaving the Myrtle Avenue “J” train station around 5:55 p.m. when a man came up from behind and grabbed her buttocks before running off.
The attacker fled the scene on foot and vanished into nearby streets as the victim alerted police.
Key Points
- A 22-year-old woman was groped while exiting the Myrtle Avenue “J” subway station Monday evening.
- The suspect fled on foot and remains at large.
- Police released surveillance images and are asking for help identifying the man.
NYPD seeks public’s help
Investigators with the 83rd Precinct and Transit District 33 are asking anyone with information to come forward. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion, last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the suspect’s direction of flight but confirmed that the victim was unharmed.
Incident part of broader pattern of subway crimes
The incident adds to a recent string of groping and harassment reports on New York City’s transit system. Police have increased patrols in several subway stations across the boroughs in response.
Riders who witness suspicious activity are urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online or through the department’s mobile app.