Woman sexually assaulted after falling asleep on e-train in manhattan

Woman sexually assaulted after falling asleep on E-Train in Manhattan

New York, NY – Police are searching for a man accused of sexually abusing a woman as she slept on a subway train in Lower Manhattan.

Early morning incident

Woman sexually assaulted after falling asleep on e-train in manhattan
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On Saturday, September 20, at about 5:48 a.m., a 24-year-old woman was asleep on an E train at the World Trade Center Station when an unidentified man approached and grabbed her breasts over her clothing, officials said. He then fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Suspect description

The man is described as having a dark complexion and medium build, standing about 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, a black jacket with stripes, black pants, black sneakers, and carrying a black backpack.

No injuries reported

The victim was not physically injured, authorities said. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.


Key Points

  • A 24-year-old woman was groped while asleep on an E train at the World Trade Center station.
  • The suspect is described as a 6-foot-tall male with a dark complexion and medium build.
  • He was last seen in black clothing with a backpack and remains at large.

Cops are urging anyone with information to step forward as the hunt for the subway suspect continues.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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