New York, NY – Police are searching for a man accused of groping a woman aboard a Manhattan subway earlier this month.
On Thursday, September 11, at about 6:05 p.m., a 24-year-old woman reported she was riding a northbound ‘6’ train when an unidentified man approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks, officials said. The man fled the station and was last seen running near Lexington Avenue and East 68th Street.
Description released
The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion, black hair with blonde highlights, and wearing glasses.
The victim was not physically injured, authorities said. Investigators are reviewing station surveillance footage in an effort to identify the individual.
Key Points
- A 24-year-old woman was groped on a northbound ‘6’ train on September 11.
- The suspect fled near Lexington Avenue and East 68th Street.
- Police describe the man as having black hair with blonde highlights and wearing glasses.
Cops are urging anyone with information to come forward as the search for the subway groper continues.