Subway creep wanted after woman allegedly groped on packed manhattan bound train

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

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