New york city subway station with passengers entering train, platform safety line and urban transit signage. New york. Usa.
New York City subway station with passengers entering train, platform safety line and urban transit signage. New York. USA.

Shocking subway encounter: Man exposes himself at Brooklyn train station, flees on foot

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March 30, 2025
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BROOKLYN, NY — A man is being sought by police after allegedly exposing himself and performing a lewd act on a subway platform in Bushwick on Friday evening.

According to police, the incident occurred around 6:02 p.m. on March 14, when a 26-year-old woman was standing on the northbound L train platform at the Wilson Avenue subway station and saw an unidentified man committing the act. The individual fled the scene on foot toward an unknown direction.

Shocking subway encounter: man exposes himself at brooklyn train station, flees on foot
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Key Points

  • Incident took place around 6:02 p.m. on Friday at Wilson Avenue station
  • Victim, 26, witnessed suspect exposing himself on the platform
  • Suspect fled the scene; no injuries were reported

The man has not been identified. Authorities described him as a male wearing a black hat, black jacket, black pants, white sneakers and headphones at the time of the incident.

There were no injuries reported in connection to the incident, and no arrests have been made.

The NYPD has not released any surveillance footage or additional details as the investigation continues.

Police are asking anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward.

The subway station, located in a busy section of Brooklyn, has seen an increase in patrols following similar reports in recent months.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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