Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect following the reported inappropriate touching of a teenage passenger aboard an MTA bus on Staten Island.
Staten Island, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a forcible touching incident that occurred aboard an MTA bus in Staten Island early Monday morning.
According to the NYPD, the incident happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. aboard an S59 bus near the intersection of Port Richmond Avenue and Hatfield Place. Investigators said an unidentified individual approached a 17-year-old female passenger and allegedly subjected her to unwanted inappropriate touching over her clothing.
Investigation ongoing
Police have not released a description of the suspect, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives are continuing to investigate and are working to identify the individual involved.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
NYPD requests public assistance
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or by messaging @NYPDTips on X. All calls are kept strictly confidential.
Key Points
- A 17-year-old female passenger was reportedly subjected to unwanted inappropriate touching aboard an S59 MTA bus.
- The incident occurred near Port Richmond Avenue and Hatfield Place on Staten Island early Monday morning.
- The NYPD is seeking information from the public to help identify the suspect.
Related: Staten Island, MTA, S59 Bus, Port Richmond Avenue, NYPD Crime Stoppers
