NEW YORK, NY — Police are searching for a man accused of committing a lewd act in front of a woman on a busy Manhattan subway platform last week.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, on the southbound N, Q, and R train platform at the 14th Street–Union Square Station, according to the NYPD.
A 25-year-old woman told police she witnessed an unidentified man performing a lewd act in public view while she waited on the platform. No physical contact occurred, and no injuries were reported.
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect and is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating him. The individual is wanted in connection with a public lewdness investigation within the 13th Precinct and Transit District 4.
Authorities have not released a description of the suspect beyond the images, which show a man on the subway platform at the time of the incident.
“Anyone with information in regard to the identity or whereabouts of this individual is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline,” the department stated.
Key Points
- A man is wanted for allegedly performing a lewd act at the Union Square subway station.
- The incident occurred on April 9 around 12:20 p.m. on the southbound N/Q/R platform.
- NYPD has released images and is requesting public assistance in identifying the suspect.
Police continue search as images circulate citywide
The suspect fled the location before police arrived. Transit officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate him at the scene.
Detectives from Transit District 4 are handling the case and are reviewing MTA surveillance footage to gather further leads.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline or website.