Photo caption: nypd detectives are seeking the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual abuse investigation at the times square-42nd street subway station.
Photo Caption: NYPD detectives are seeking the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual abuse investigation at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station. Surveillance Video Capture / NYPD

NYPD Seeks Perv Who Sexually Grabbed Teen Waiting for Train at Times Square

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August 26, 2026
Police are searching for a suspect accused of sexually abusing a 19-year-old woman on a crowded subway platform before fleeing on a southbound train.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with the sexual abuse of a 19-year-old woman at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station earlier this month.

According to the NYPD, the incident occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m. on Aug. 3 while the victim was standing on the southbound “N” train platform at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station.

Suspect Allegedly Groped Victim Before Fleeing

Police said the unidentified man approached the 19-year-old victim and grabbed her groin over her clothing.

The victim pulled away, and the suspect immediately boarded a southbound “3” train before fleeing to parts unknown.

  • The incident occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m. on Aug. 3.
  • The victim was standing on the southbound “N” train platform.
  • The suspect fled aboard a southbound “3” train.

Crime Stoppers Seeks Public’s Help

The NYPD has released information about the incident as detectives continue working to identify the suspect.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish-speaking callers. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips. All calls and tips are kept confidential.

Where did the alleged sexual abuse occur?

Police said the incident happened on the southbound “N” train platform at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station.

What happened during the incident?

According to investigators, the suspect approached a 19-year-old woman, grabbed her groin over her clothing, and fled after she pulled away.

How can the public provide information?

Anyone with information can contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online, or message @NYPDTips. All tips are confidential.

Sources: NYPD Crime StoppersNYPD

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