Bus rider sought after two forcible touching incidents reported in Queens

by Phil Stilton
An MTA bus stands idle with lights flashing in the street in Manhattan.

Queens, NY – Two women reported separate incidents aboard a Q8 bus on Friday, November 7 at about 12:55 p.m.

Each incident occurred as the bus approached 115 Street and 101 Avenue.

The individual fled on foot in an unknown direction after both incidents.

Bus rider sought after two forcible touching incidents reported in Queens

Key Points

  • Two women reported forcible touching incidents aboard the same Q8 bus
  • Both incidents occurred near 115 Street and 101 Avenue
  • The individual fled the area on foot after each incident

In the first incident, a 34-year-old woman stated she was approached from behind by an unidentified individual who repeatedly pressed his groin against her over her clothing and grabbed her buttock.
In the second incident, a 29-year-old woman reported the same individual approached from behind and grabbed her buttock.

Both reports were made within the confines of the 102 Precinct.
No injuries were reported in either incident.

The NYPD requested the public’s assistance in identifying the individual shown in the attached media.
The individual fled the location on foot in an unknown direction after each incident as the investigation continued.

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