NYPD investigating indecent exposure incident inside Lower Manhattan subway station

South Street Seaport Fulton Street Station Subway Entrance, New York - Manhattan.
South Street Seaport Fulton Street Station Subway Entrance, New York - Manhattan.

NEW YORK, NY – Police in Lower Manhattan are investigating an unwanted sexual contact and indecent exposure incident that took place on Saturday, January 14th, inside the Fulton Street subway station.

According to a 45-year-old female victim, an unknown black male approached her at around 5:30 am while she was sitting on a bench inside the station and exposed himself to her. He then started to touch his genitals against the woman’s body.

The suspect fled the station prior to police arrival. The woman was not physically injured.

The male suspect was described as a male, medium build, 5’7” tall, dark complexion, and approximately 17-25 years old. The individual was last seen wearing a black jacket, a dark hooded sweatshirt, and dark-colored jeans.