Crime & Safety

Man Wanted For Forcible Grab Inside Columbus Circle Station: NYPD

The man is accused of inappropriately grabbing a straphanger last month inside the subway station, police said.

The man is accused of inappropriately grabbing a straphanger last month inside the subway station, police said.
The man is accused of inappropriately grabbing a straphanger last month inside the subway station, police said. (NYPD)

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY - A man accused of inappropriately grabbing a straphanger last month is being sought by authorities.

The man, pictured in a Manhattan Special Victims Squad X post, is wanted in connection with the forcible touching incident that took place on Sept. 20 about 11:55 p.m. at the 59th Street Columbus Circle station, police said.

Those who can identify the man or have information about the incident may call 646-610-7272.

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