NEW YORK – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with an unlawful surveillance incident that occurred at the Lexington Avenue subway station on April 20.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman was riding up an escalator when an unknown man approached her and took a photo underneath her dress. The suspect fled the scene on foot.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
The police have released a photo of the suspect taken from inside the subway station after the incident. He is described as a 25-year-old male with a medium complexion, approximately 6 feet tall, and weighing around 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black hooded sweatshirt with the word “King” on the front, camouflage sweatpants, and black and white sneakers.
Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.