Gropings At Harlem Subway Station Launch NYPD Probe

HARLEM, NY - At least two victims were groped by a man donning a Cubs jersey at a Harlem subway station last week, authorities said.

The first incident took place about 6:48 a.m. on a northbound 4 train platform at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, police said.

A 40-year-old woman was standing on the platform hours later about 4:45 p.m. when the assailant slapped her buttocks before fleeing on a northbound 5 train, police said.

The victim didn’t report any physical injuries as a result of the attack, police said.

The assailant is described as a five foot six man with a slim build and long dreads. He was last seen wearing a Cubs jersey, blue jeans, black boots, a dark bucket hat and yellow metal chains.

Anyone with information in regard to the 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 Transit Special Victims Squad needs to identify this man wanted for a forcible touching that occurred on October 4,2023 at 6:48AM. The incident occurred on a Northbound "4" Train platform at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. If you have any information call 646-610-7272. pic.twitter.com/2cJzUZUEWg
— NYPD Special Victims (@NYPDSVU) October 12, 2023