Woman Forcibly Accosted Inside NYC Subway Station

Woman Forcibly Accosted Inside NYC Subway Station

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a forcible touching case.

On Thursday, around 10:55 am, a 21-year-old woman was accosted at the Junius Street subway station. The assailant, an unidentified male, inappropriately touched the victim before escaping the scene.

The suspect is described as a 35-year-old male, weighing 150 pounds, and standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall.

He has a medium complexion and was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue hat, blue jeans, and beige boots. No injuries were reported, and the victim declined medical assistance.

The NYPD asks anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website or via Twitter @NYPDTips.