QUEENS, NY – A woman’s morning commute turned unsettling Tuesday when an unidentified man allegedly groped her while riding an MTA bus in Forest Hills.
Police said the 28-year-old victim was standing on a Q23 bus approaching 108 Street and 70 Road around 8:30 a.m. when a man standing nearby touched her buttocks.
The suspect immediately exited the bus and fled the area on foot, disappearing in an unknown direction.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Key Points
- Woman, 28, allegedly groped on Q23 bus in Queens Tuesday morning
- Suspect fled on foot after touching victim, police said
- Man described as 55–60 years old, about 5 feet 3 inches tall
Police searching for suspect
Authorities described the suspect as a male between 55 and 60 years old, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and MTA cameras to identify the man.
MTA officials respond
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it is cooperating fully with law enforcement and urged riders to report inappropriate behavior immediately to bus operators or through the MTA’s customer assistance channels.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.