New york city subway perv took womans hand and forced her to go downtown

New York City Subway Perv Took Womans Hand and Forced Her to go Downtown

BROOKLYN, NY – Police are looking for a man accused of forcibly touching a woman in a disturbing midday encounter near a Brooklyn subway station last month.

According to the NYPD, the incident occurred around noon on December 12, 2025, in the vicinity of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue T, within the 63rd Precinct. Investigators say a 21-year-old woman was approached by an unidentified man who grabbed her hand and placed it over his intimate parts before fleeing the scene.

The victim was not physically injured but reported the assault immediately after the encounter. Detectives are now reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify the suspect, who remains at large.

Police describe the act as forcible touching, a crime under New York law that involves unwanted sexual contact without consent. The NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident or the individual involved to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or send a direct message to @NYPDTips on X.

  • The assault occurred around noon on December 12 near Flatbush Avenue and Avenue T.
  • A 21-year-old woman reported being forcibly touched by an unidentified man.
  • Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

All information provided to police will be kept confidential as the investigation continues.

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