Police hunt suspect accused of repeatedly touching woman aboard morning commute
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A morning subway ride turned disturbing for a young woman after a man allegedly repeatedly touched her without consent aboard a southbound No. 4 train, prompting an NYPD search for the suspect.
The New York Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual wanted in connection with a forcible touching incident that occurred on Tuesday, May 19.
According to investigators, the incident happened at approximately 7:30 a.m. aboard a southbound 4 train as it approached the 59 Street-Lexington Avenue subway station in Manhattan.
Police said a 25-year-old woman was riding the train when an unidentified individual allegedly forcibly touched her body multiple times.
The suspect fled before police arrived.
Authorities have not released a description of the individual or additional details regarding the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Spanish-speaking callers can contact 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Tips may also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or via X at @NYPDTips.
Key Points
- NYPD is searching for a suspect in a forcible touching case on a subway train
- The incident occurred on a southbound 4 train approaching 59 Street-Lexington Avenue
- A 25-year-old woman reported being touched multiple times without consent