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Subway Stalker is Targeting Women Inside Manhattan Subway Stations

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September 17, 2025
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New York, NY – The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with two incidents of forcible touching that occurred within Manhattan subway stations on the same afternoon.

Subway stalker is targeting women inside manhattan subway stations
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The first incident took place on Wednesday, September 3, at approximately 3:10 p.m., when a 27-year-old woman was leaving the 66 Street–Lincoln Center station. Police said an unknown man approached her and used his finger to perform a lewd act over her clothing before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported.

About 40 minutes later, a second attack occurred in Midtown. A 20-year-old woman was exiting the 34 Street–Pennsylvania Avenue station around 3:50 p.m. when the same man allegedly carried out the same act and fled on foot. No injuries were reported in that incident.

The NYPD released images of the suspect and is urging anyone with information to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X @NYPDTips. All calls are confidential.

Key Points

  • Two women were victims of forcible touching incidents in Manhattan subway stations on the same day.
  • Both attacks happened on September 3 within about 40 minutes of each other.
  • Police released images of the suspect and are asking the public for tips.
Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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