Man Gropes Teen Girl On Brooklyn Subway Train: NYPD

BROOKLYN, NY — A man groped a teen girl aboard a Jay Street–MetroTech subway train during Sunday’s early evening commute, police said.

The victim, a 19-year-old girl, was riding on a southbound F train approaching the Jay Street Station located at Willoughby Street and Jay Street at about 7 p.m., officials said.

As the train came to a stop, a stranger walked up to the teen and suddenly grabbed her buttocks, according to police.

The man then fled on foot in an unknown direction, officials said.

No injuries were reported, and cops say the man is still being sought by investigators.

The suspect is described as a slim-built male with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, blue jeans, and black-and-white sneakers.

Police also released an image of a person they say is connected to the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X @NYPDTips.