NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man involved in a public lewdness incident that occurred in the 1st Precinct. The police have released a photo of the man and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
According to the police report, on Monday, April 3, 2023, at approximately 6:25 am, a man was observed performing a lewd act in public view on the southbound ‘R’ train approaching City Hall station. After the act, the man followed a 46-year-old female before fleeing in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The police have released a photo of the man involved in the incident and are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.
Public lewdness is a serious offense in New York, and the police are working diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of commuters, and the police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about the suspect to come forward. The police have assured the public that all tips will be treated confidentially.