Nypd seeks suspect after woman groped on manhattan-bound f train in brooklyn — NYC Subway Station

Police say a man performed a lewd act and forcibly touched a 21-year-old woman aboard an F train as it approached the Smith–9 Streets subway station.

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with an alleged forcible touching aboard a Brooklyn subway train last week.

According to the NYPD, the incident occurred at approximately 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, aboard a Manhattan-bound F train approaching the Smith–9 Streets subway station.

Police said a 21-year-old woman was riding the train when an unidentified man allegedly performed a lewd act in front of her before forcibly touching her buttocks.

NYPD releases public appeal

The department shared details of the case through its NYPD Crimestoppers program and is seeking information that could help identify the suspect.

Authorities have not released a description of the individual or announced any arrests in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact NYPD Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted by sending a direct message to @NYPDTips on X or through the NYPD Crimestoppers Facebook page.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

• NYPD is searching for a man wanted in connection with an alleged forcible touching aboard a Manhattan-bound F train.

• Police said the suspect performed a lewd act before allegedly touching a 21-year-old woman’s buttocks as the train approached the Smith–9 Streets station.

• Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crimestoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or message @NYPDTips.

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