Man wanted after lewd act on packed brooklyn mta bus

Man wanted after lewd act on packed Brooklyn MTA bus

July 15, 2026

Police are searching for a suspect after a 19-year-old woman was allegedly targeted by a man who exposed himself aboard a Brooklyn MTA bus.

BROOKLYN, NY — A 19-year-old woman was allegedly targeted in a public lewdness incident aboard a Brooklyn MTA bus when a man approached her, exposed himself, and performed a lewd act, according to the NYPD.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, aboard a northbound B103 bus near the intersection of Avenue H and Utica Avenue.

Police said the woman was seated on the bus when the unidentified man approached her, exposed himself, and performed a lewd act.

The suspect fled, and police have not announced any arrests.

The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Information can also be submitted through the NYPD Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on X.


Key Points

  • A 19-year-old woman was allegedly targeted in a public lewdness incident aboard a northbound B103 MTA bus in Brooklyn.
  • Police said the suspect approached the victim, exposed himself, and performed a lewd act.
  • The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

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