3 train leaving the grand army plaza subway station on the nyc subway in brooklyn, new york
3 Train leaving the Grand Army Plaza Subway Station on the NYC Subway in Brooklyn, New York

Subway groping incident on NYC subway train being investigated by police

April 21, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – A subway groping incident on a subway train in Greenwich Village is being investigated by police detectives with the city’s 13th Precinct.

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect connected to a forcible touching incident on a subway train on Thursday, April 1 at, around 08:30 AM.

Police reported that a 29-year-old female victim reported that the suspect approached her from behind and pressed his groin against her buttocks on a southbound 2/3 express train near the West 14 Street and 7 Avenue station.

Subway groping incident on nyc subway train being investigated by police
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The suspect is described as a male in his 30s, 6’1″ tall, 180 pounds, with a medium complexion, medium build, and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black mask, black cap, black jacket with a hood, blue sweatpants, and light gray sneakers. The victim took photos of the suspect, which are available at DCPI. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Leo Canega

Leo Canega

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