Woman asleep on brooklyn subway platform robbed of ray-ban meta glasses after unwanted kiss, nypd says

Woman Asleep on Brooklyn Subway Platform Robbed of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses After Unwanted Kiss, NYPD Says

Posted by
1 min read
June 19, 2026

Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly kissed a sleeping woman without consent before stealing her Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a Brooklyn subway station.

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery on a Brooklyn subway platform early Friday morning.

According to investigators, the incident occurred at approximately 4:10 a.m. on the northbound A train platform at the Nostrand Avenue subway station within the confines of the 79th Precinct and Transit District 30.

Victim was asleep on station bench

Police said a 29-year-old woman was asleep on a bench when an unidentified individual approached her and kissed her on the lips without consent.

The suspect then removed the victim’s Ray-Ban Meta eyeglasses. When the woman attempted to recover her property, the suspect slapped her hand, according to the NYPD.

“An unidentified individual approached and kissed her on the lips without consent,” NYPD Crimestoppers said in a public alert. “The individual then removed the victim’s Ray Ban/Meta eyeglasses.”

Suspect fled onto subway tracks

After taking the glasses, the suspect fled on foot by entering the train tracks and escaping in an unknown direction, police said.

No arrests have been made, and investigators have not released a description of the suspect.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the robbery to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on X.

Investigation ongoing

The incident remains under investigation as detectives work to identify and locate the suspect.

Police have not released additional details regarding the victim’s injuries or the value of the stolen property.


Key Points

• A 29-year-old woman was allegedly kissed without consent while asleep on a bench at the Nostrand Avenue A train station in Brooklyn.

• The suspect stole the victim’s Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and slapped her hand when she tried to get them back, police said.

• The suspect fled onto the subway tracks, and the NYPD is seeking information from the public.


Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Facebook

Breaking News

Don't Miss