BROOKLYN, NY – A man is being sought by police after allegedly groping a woman inside a downtown Brooklyn subway station during the Monday evening rush.
The incident happened around 4 p.m. when a 27-year-old woman tried to pass through the turnstile at the Jay Street–Borough Hall “A” train station.
Police said an unidentified man followed her through the turnstile, pressed his body against her, and grabbed her buttocks over her clothing before fleeing on a southbound “A” train.
Key Points
- 27-year-old woman groped while entering Jay Street–Borough Hall subway station
- Suspect fled on a southbound “A” train after the incident
- Police seeking man last seen wearing black jacket and black pants
Victim uninjured in subway assault
Authorities confirmed the victim was not physically injured in the encounter, though she immediately reported the assault to nearby officers. The incident occurred during the busy evening commute, when hundreds of riders were passing through the turnstiles.
Suspect fled the scene
Police said the suspect, described as a man wearing a black jacket and black pants, quickly escaped by boarding a southbound “A” train. Officers conducted a search of nearby stations but were unable to locate him.
NYPD investigating with surveillance review
Detectives from the NYPD Transit Bureau are reviewing station surveillance footage to identify the man. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
Safety reminders for subway riders
Police urged commuters to remain aware of their surroundings and report suspicious behavior immediately to MTA personnel or police officers stationed within the subway system.