Woman sexually assaulted inside harlem subway station, nypd searching for suspect

NYPD detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman inside a Manhattan subway station.

A 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Sunday evening inside the 125 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue subway station in Harlem, according to the NYPD. The attack occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. within the confines of the 26th Precinct and Transit District 3.

Investigators said the victim was inside the station with an unidentified man when the sexual assault took place. Additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been released.

Suspect Remains Unidentified

The NYPD is actively working to identify and locate the man wanted in connection with the assault. Crime Stoppers released information about the case and is asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the incident to contact investigators.

Police have not disclosed how the victim and suspect came into contact or whether they knew each other prior to the incident.

“Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Sex Crimes Hotline,” the department said in a public appeal.

Public Asked to Submit Tips

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

Tips can be submitted to the NYPD Sex Crimes Hotline at 212-267-7273 or 646-610-7272. Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or, in Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782).

The public may also submit tips online through the Crime Stoppers website or by contacting @NYPDTips on X.

Key Points

• A 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted inside the 125 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue subway station on Sunday evening.

• The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. within the confines of the NYPD’s 26th Precinct and Transit District 3.

• Detectives are seeking to identify the suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD.

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