NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NYPD is searching for an unidentified suspect accused of forcibly touching a 19-year-old woman aboard a northbound No. 5 subway train in Manhattan earlier this month.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, while the train was at the 14th Street-Union Square subway station, according to police. Investigators said the suspect approached the woman from behind.
The individual then forcibly grabbed the victim’s buttocks before fleeing, police said. The suspect was last seen leaving the subway system at the East 149th Street and Third Avenue station in the Bronx.
- The 19-year-old victim was aboard a northbound No. 5 train when she was approached from behind.
- Police said the suspect forcibly grabbed the woman’s buttocks at the 14th Street-Union Square station.
- The suspect was last seen exiting at East 149th Street and Third Avenue in the Bronx.
Woman Targeted Aboard Northbound No. 5 Train
According to the NYPD wanted alert, the incident unfolded while the victim was aboard a northbound No. 5 train at the busy Union Square subway station.
Police said the unidentified individual approached the 19-year-old from behind and “forcibly grabbed the victim’s buttocks.”
The suspect then fled. No additional confrontation or injuries were reported in the information released by police.
The NYPD notice did not provide further details about what happened immediately after the encounter or whether other passengers witnessed the incident.
Suspect Last Seen Leaving Bronx Subway Station
Although the alleged forcible touching occurred at Union Square in Manhattan, investigators said the suspect was later seen farther north along the No. 5 line.
Police said the individual was last observed leaving the East 149th Street and Third Avenue subway station in the Bronx.
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual wanted in connection with the forcible touching investigation.
No arrest was announced in the information released by police. The allegation has not been proven in court.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information that could assist investigators can contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
When did the Union Square forcible touching occur?
Police said the incident happened at approximately 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, aboard a northbound No. 5 train at 14th Street-Union Square.
What does the NYPD say happened to the victim?
Investigators said an unidentified individual approached the 19-year-old woman from behind and forcibly grabbed her buttocks.
Where was the suspect last seen?
Police said the suspect was last seen leaving the East 149th Street and Third Avenue subway station in the Bronx.
Sources: NYPD Crime Stoppers wanted alert.
