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Man Gropes Woman at 90th Street 7 Train Station in Queens, NYPD Seeks Suspect

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April 30, 2026

Queens, NY — A 20-year-old woman was groped from behind inside a Queens subway station early Friday morning, and the suspect remains at large, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around 1:50 a.m. at the 90th Street “7” train station, where the man approached the victim, forcibly touched her, and fled before officers arrived.

Police say the attack occurred within the confines of the 115th Precinct and Transit District 20, adding to ongoing concerns about overnight safety in the transit system.

Suspect fled moments after attack

According to NYPD Crime Stoppers, the unidentified man approached the victim from behind and grabbed her buttocks before quickly leaving the station.

The victim was not reported to have sustained physical injuries, and no arrest has been made.

Authorities have not released a detailed description of the suspect but confirmed he fled to an unknown location immediately after the incident.

Key Points
• 20-year-old woman groped at 90th Street 7 train station in Queens
• Incident occurred around 1:50 a.m.; suspect fled scene
• NYPD asking for public help identifying attacker

Pattern of late-night transit incidents

The early-morning timing of the assault highlights ongoing safety concerns for riders traveling during off-peak hours, when stations are less crowded and incidents can unfold quickly.

Transit-related forcible touching cases often rely heavily on surveillance footage and public tips, especially when suspects leave the scene before police can respond.

The NYPD has not said whether this incident is connected to any similar cases in the area.

Public urged to come forward

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can use 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or via social media through @NYPDTips.

What happens next

Detectives are continuing to review evidence, including any available surveillance footage from the station, as they work to identify the suspect.

No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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