NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is intensifying efforts to locate a male suspect linked to a series of assaults in the subway system.
Four separate incidents have been reported across various transit lines, with the most recent occurring on a northbound 2 train at the Flatbush Avenue station on the early morning of last Friday.
The first reported assault took place on Saturday, October 28, aboard a southbound R train at the 95th Street station, where a 46-year-old woman was attacked. The suspect then targeted another female on the same day on a northbound 3 train.
On Tuesday, October 31, a third victim was assaulted on a northbound platform servicing the 2 and 4 lines.
Victims in these cases sustained minor injuries, with two refusing medical assistance and one being treated at Maimonides Medical Center. The NYPD has released a description of the suspect, citing a medium complexion, black hair, and facial hair.
The NYPD’s request for public assistance includes sharing media available through the DCPI. Individuals with information can contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online or via Twitter.